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What We Loved in 2024: Children

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These are the books staff discovered and loved this last year. It's a mix of current and older titles.

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24 items

24 items

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

by Swanson, Matthew, 1974-

Book - 2021

This year my 9-year-old has been enjoying the Ben Yokoyama Cookie series. Ben gets fortunes from cookies and explores how those translate to real life. The printed books have nice illustrations, and the audiobook narrator is great too. - Elizabeth This year my 9-year-old has been enjoying the Ben Yokoyama Cookie series. Ben gets fortunes from cookies and explores how those translate to real life. The printed books have nice illustrations, and the audiobook narrator is great too. - Elizabeth Show less

This year my 9-year-old has been enjoying the Ben Yokoyama Cookie series. Ben gets fortunes from cookies and explores how those translate to real life. The printed books have nice illustrations, and the audiobook narrator is great too. - Elizabeth This year my 9-year-old has been enjoying the Ben Yokoyama Cookie series. Ben gets fortunes from cookies and explores how those translate to real life. The printed books have nice illustrations, and the audiobook narrator is great too. - Elizabeth Show less

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The Visitors

The Visitors

by Howard, Greg

Book - 2022

Mallory's pick. Mallory's pick. Show less

Mallory's pick. Mallory's pick. Show less

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Duck, Death, and the Tulip

Duck, Death, and the Tulip

by Erlbruch, Wolf

Book - 2011

Children's fiction. This picture book is probably more for adults than kids, but it’s a beautifully illustrated story about a duck who befriends death. - Dan Children's fiction. This picture book is probably more for adults than kids, but it’s a beautifully illustrated story about a duck who befriends death. - Dan Show less

Children's fiction. This picture book is probably more for adults than kids, but it’s a beautifully illustrated story about a duck who befriends death. - Dan Children's fiction. This picture book is probably more for adults than kids, but it’s a beautifully illustrated story about a duck who befriends death. - Dan Show less

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I'm From Here Too

I'm From Here Too

by Sheth, Kashmira

Book - 2024

Kara's pick. Kara's pick. Show less

Kara's pick. Kara's pick. Show less

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Godfather Death

Godfather Death

by Nicholls, Sally, 1983-

Book - 2024

Children's nonfiction. Anna's pick. Children's nonfiction. Anna's pick. Show less

Children's nonfiction. Anna's pick. Children's nonfiction. Anna's pick. Show less

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Not Quite A Ghost

Not Quite A Ghost

by Ursu, Anne

Book - 2024

Mallory's pick. Mallory's pick. Show less

Mallory's pick. Mallory's pick. Show less

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Alebrijes

Alebrijes

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2023

Anna's pick. Anna's pick. Show less

Anna's pick. Anna's pick. Show less

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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

by Grabenstein, Chris

Book - 2013

My 9-year-old has also been listening to the audiobooks in the Mr. Lemoncello series on repeat! Great for kids who like adventure books with lots of fun puzzles. - Elizabeth My 9-year-old has also been listening to the audiobooks in the Mr. Lemoncello series on repeat! Great for kids who like adventure books with lots of fun puzzles. - Elizabeth Show less

My 9-year-old has also been listening to the audiobooks in the Mr. Lemoncello series on repeat! Great for kids who like adventure books with lots of fun puzzles. - Elizabeth My 9-year-old has also been listening to the audiobooks in the Mr. Lemoncello series on repeat! Great for kids who like adventure books with lots of fun puzzles. - Elizabeth Show less

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The Wildcat Behind Glass

The Wildcat Behind Glass

by Zeē, Alkē

Book - 2024

Anna's pick. Anna's pick. Show less

Anna's pick. Anna's pick. Show less

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The Eyes & the Impossible

The Eyes & the Impossible

by Eggers, Dave

Book - 2023

I read the book version once and then listened to the audio book, twice! - Lisa I read the book version once and then listened to the audio book, twice! - Lisa Show less

I read the book version once and then listened to the audio book, twice! - Lisa I read the book version once and then listened to the audio book, twice! - Lisa Show less

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The Jake Show

The Jake Show

by Levy, Joshua

Book - 2023

Dana's pick. Dana's pick. Show less

Dana's pick. Dana's pick. Show less

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

A Legendary Painter, A Shocking Heist, and the Birth of A Global Celebrity

by Day, Nicholas, 1991-

Book - 2023

Children's nonfiction. Kara's pick. Mary loved it, too. Children's nonfiction. Kara's pick. Mary loved it, too. Show less

Children's nonfiction. Kara's pick. Mary loved it, too. Children's nonfiction. Kara's pick. Mary loved it, too. Show less

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The Skull

The Skull

A Tyrolean Folktale

by Klassen, Jon

Book - 2023

Mary's pick. Mary's pick. Show less

Mary's pick. Mary's pick. Show less

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And Then, Boom!

And Then, Boom!

by Fipps, Lisa

Book - 2024

Stella's pick. Stella's pick. Show less

Stella's pick. Stella's pick. Show less

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The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe

The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe

by Hale, Shannon

Book - 2024

Super cute and a good reminder that kitties need mental simulation. - Emma Super cute and a good reminder that kitties need mental simulation. - Emma Show less

Super cute and a good reminder that kitties need mental simulation. - Emma Super cute and a good reminder that kitties need mental simulation. - Emma Show less

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Cross My Heart and Never Lie

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

by Dåsnes, Nora, 1995-

Graphic Novel - 2023

Children's graphic novel. Dana's pick. Children's graphic novel. Dana's pick. Show less

Children's graphic novel. Dana's pick. Children's graphic novel. Dana's pick. Show less

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Taxi Ghost

Taxi Ghost

by Escabasse, Sophie

Graphic Novel - 2024

Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Show less

Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Show less

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Dinosaurs Before Dark

Dinosaurs Before Dark

by Osborne, Mary Pope

Graphic Novel - 2021

Children's graphic novel. Magic Tree House graphic novel series, love it! - Honee Children's graphic novel. Magic Tree House graphic novel series, love it! - Honee Show less

Children's graphic novel. Magic Tree House graphic novel series, love it! - Honee Children's graphic novel. Magic Tree House graphic novel series, love it! - Honee Show less

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Tasty

Tasty

A History of Yummy Experiments

by Elliott, Victoria Grace

Graphic Novel - 2023

Children's nonfiction graphic novel. Did you know that humans have been making pickles since before recorded history? Find out other mind-blowing facts ab...Show more Children's nonfiction graphic novel. Did you know that humans have been making pickles since before recorded history? Find out other mind-blowing facts about food that will fundamentally change your understanding of the world in this lighthearted gem! - Baileigh Show less

Children's nonfiction graphic novel. Did you know that humans have been making pickles since before recorded history? Find out other mind-blowing facts ab...Show more Children's nonfiction graphic novel. Did you know that humans have been making pickles since before recorded history? Find out other mind-blowing facts about food that will fundamentally change your understanding of the world in this lighthearted gem! - Baileigh Show less

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Pearl

Pearl

by Smith, Sherri L.

Graphic Novel - 2024

Children's graphic novel. Stella's pick. Children's graphic novel. Stella's pick. Show less

Children's graphic novel. Stella's pick. Children's graphic novel. Stella's pick. Show less

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How It All Ends

How It All Ends

by Hunsinger, Emma

Graphic Novel - 2024

Children's graphic novel. Tara skips eighth grade and jumps right into high school. She worries a lot about "am I ready for this" and "is t...Show more Children's graphic novel. Tara skips eighth grade and jumps right into high school. She worries a lot about "am I ready for this" and "is this even something I want," but the story is really about finding her own path, being true to herself, and figuring out who she wants to be in the world. A nice coming-of-age story, great for younger teens. - Christie Show less

Children's graphic novel. Tara skips eighth grade and jumps right into high school. She worries a lot about "am I ready for this" and "is t...Show more Children's graphic novel. Tara skips eighth grade and jumps right into high school. She worries a lot about "am I ready for this" and "is this even something I want," but the story is really about finding her own path, being true to herself, and figuring out who she wants to be in the world. A nice coming-of-age story, great for younger teens. - Christie Show less

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Wings of Fire

Wings of Fire

Book One, The Dragonet Prophecy : the Graphic Novel

by Sutherland, Tui, 1978-

Graphic Novel - 2018

Children's graphic novel. This is based on a popular fiction series...m, which made me more interested to read it, to learn why it's popular. It did not disappoint. - Honee Children's graphic novel. This is based on a popular fiction series...m, which made me more interested to read it, to learn why it's popular. It did not disappoint. - Honee Show less

Children's graphic novel. This is based on a popular fiction series...m, which made me more interested to read it, to learn why it's popular. It did not disappoint. - Honee Children's graphic novel. This is based on a popular fiction series...m, which made me more interested to read it, to learn why it's popular. It did not disappoint. - Honee Show less

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Shakti

Shakti

by Sindu, SJ

Graphic Novel - 2023

Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Show less

Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Children's graphic novel. Honee's pick. Show less

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by L'Engle, Madeleine

Book - 2012

I reread A Wrinkle in Time. I had forgotten how emotional and engaging the story is and really enjoyed getting to know all the characters again, especially Meg and Mrs. Whatsit! - Elizabeth I reread A Wrinkle in Time. I had forgotten how emotional and engaging the story is and really enjoyed getting to know all the characters again, especially Meg and Mrs. Whatsit! - Elizabeth Show less

I reread A Wrinkle in Time. I had forgotten how emotional and engaging the story is and really enjoyed getting to know all the characters again, especially Meg and Mrs. Whatsit! - Elizabeth I reread A Wrinkle in Time. I had forgotten how emotional and engaging the story is and really enjoyed getting to know all the characters again, especially Meg and Mrs. Whatsit! - Elizabeth Show less

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