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Andrew Clements Returns

Lost and Found

By Andrew Clements
Illustrated by Mark Elliott
Cover by Brian Selznick

When the Grayson twins move to a new school, a clerical oversight gives Ray and Jay Grayson a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is too tempting to resist. Entertaining and thought-provoking, this is Andrew Clements at his best.

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Welcome to the Future

Robots

By Clive Gifford
Illustrated by Frank Picini

Chock-full of eye-popping visuals, fascinating cutaways, and great special features, this mind-blowing book will fascinate any child who's ever wondered just what goes on inside a metal man -- and what the future may hold for the field of robotics.

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New Picture Books

New from Aladdin Graphics

Chiggers

By Hope Larson
Illustrated by Hope Larson

A new graphic novel from award-winner Hope Larson! Anticipating a great time at camp, thirteen-year-old Abby arrives to find that her friends have changed, and her summer isn't turning out as expected.  A new girl arrives who shares Abby's interests...but also rubs Abby's friends the wrong way.

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Diego's Great Dinosaur Rescue

Go back in time for Diego's most exciting adventure ever! This August you can watch the special TV episode of Diego's Great Dinosaur Rescue, and be sure to check out our tie-in books!

Fun in the Sun

Seriously Silly

Smelly Locker

By Alan Katz
Illustrated by David Catrow

Alan Katz takes his hilarious silly dilly song-style to the school hallways in this brand-new book that tackles the silliest aspects of school, from class picture day to lunchroom angst.

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Six New One-Act Plays

Acting Out

Cover by Hal Mayforth
By Avi and Sharon Creech and Patricia MacLachlan and Katherine Paterson and Richard Peck and Susan Cooper

Six of your favorite Newbury-winning authors, including Susan Cooper and Patricia MacLachlan, have penned six one-act plays that are the perfect way to introduce your children to the joys of theater.

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