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An alien makes an unexpected friend in this irresistible picture book about finding your place in the universe. Marty is a tiny green Martian who lives here on Earth. You’ve never noticed him before, because he is undercover . . . Marty wears disguises in order to fit in. He is always watching, learning, and laughing. When his cover gets blown, Marty needs somewhere safe to go. Who will see beyond his strange looks to show him kindness? This adorable story of an outsider with a good heart reminds readers that everyone needs a place to call home–and a friend for company.
Hey readers! I’m back with another week of new releases!
Lala’s Words by Gracey Zhang
During a still, black-and-white summer, the only burst of color is Lala, whose effusive energy exhausts and perplexes her mom. When Lala’s not able to go out and tend to her garden on the hottest day of the summer, she instead talks to the plants in whispers.
Sing With Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla by Diana Lopez and Theresa Martinez
This fun and engaging biography of Tejano singer Selena is a nice addition for fans or kids being introduced to her for the first time.
How to Make A Friend by Stephen W. Martin Olivia Aserr
In this fun picture book, illustrated to look a bit like a ’70s cartoon, a child learns how to build robots and how to make friends and how to handle the ups and downs that come with them.
Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro
In this fun middle grade, Javier goes big with his school project that asks what guests, living or dead, he would have over for dinner. When Javi uses his family’s magical dinner table to summon the guests from the past, things go sideways as Blackbeard escapes and sets off to reunite with his crew an take over the world, using Javi’s dining table. With the help of his braniac friend Wiki and his sister, Brady, Javi sets out to stop Blackbeard, while unraveling the secrets of his mysterious school, Finestre.
Forever This Summer by Leslie C. Youngblood
Georgiana is spending the summer in Louisiana visiting relatives, like Aunt Vie, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. With her overprotective mother trying to keep Georgie close to home, Georgie organizes a talent contest to raise money for an Alzheimer’s foundation with her friends.
Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne
In this fun and adventurous middle grade, Josephine’s incredibly close to her dad and hates seeing him date. Though Josephine’s been able to scare off most of the women he likes, she can’t seem to do the same with Mariss, who may be more than she seems.
Until next week! – Chelsea