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New Book Tuesdays: Week 21

Valentine's Day is coming up, and we've got a couple of new holiday-themed books in the Media Center. Check them out...

New Picture Books

Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger.

CRANKENSTEIN! He's BAAAAACK! See what happens to an ordinary kid on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year-Valentine's Day! Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? It's enough to turn anyone into a monster! YECHHHH! But Crankenstein might just find a way to turn his sour day sweet... because even the crankiest monsters have hearts!"-GoodReads.com

Check out the book trailer below...

Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day is Cool by James and Kimberly Dean.

"Pete the Cat thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool . . . until he realizes how many special cats there are in his life! Pete works hard to make valentines for everyone, and it turns out to be the grooviest Valentine's Day ever. But what happens when he realizes he's forgotten to make a card for a very important cat? Join Pete the Cat as he discovers just how special Valentine's Day can be!" -HarperCollins.com

New Chapter Boooks

Tombquest: Valley of the Kings by Michael Northrop. This is the 3rd book in the Tombquest series.

"Betrayal waits in the desert . . .

If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of the Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert—where they discover that Egypt is in the grip of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky.

But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There’s no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets?

Is there anyone they can trust?" -Tombquest.Scholastic.com

I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire 1871 by Lauren Tarshis. This is book 11 in the I Survived series.

"In a national contest, readers voted and decided that the next I SURVIVED topic will be the Great Chicago Fire, 1871! In the next book of the I SURVIVED series, one boy will struggle to stay alive as the great city of Chicago burns." - GoodReads.com

New Nonfiction Books

Awesome Dogs: Poodles. These books were really popular last week. There are two new books in the Awesome Dogs series this week.

"This classy pup is one of the most overlooked breeds. Complete with brains and a sense of humor, the Poodle is a great family dog. With a passion for the outdoors and affection, loving this animal couldn’t be any easier. Learn more about Poodles in this fun title for reluctant readers." - Scholastic.com

"A friendly companion and a willing worker, this breed is easy to love. Historically, Labrador Retrievers earned their keep by helping fisherman haul nets, fetch ropes, and retrieve fish. Nowadays, they also assist search and rescue missions, police forces, and the handicapped. Learn more about the breed in this beginner book." -Scholastic.com


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