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	The Girl Who Threw Butterflies Mick Cochrane (2009) , 177 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Death and Grieving Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction Sports
Request this book from the Library Molly misses her dad's smile and his attention. Most of all, she misses playing baseball with him. Ever since he died she has been horribly lonely. Her mother is distant and her friends don't know what to say to her. Only her best friend Celia has stayed close. When Molly decides to try to play baseball instead of softball, the reactions are mixed. Celia is behind her but her mother wants her to play softball. The other boys on the team are not sure what to make of her. But Molly has a secret weapon: the knuckleball. Not many people can throw that pitch, and almost no one can hit it. But is it enough to help Molly make the team, and help her stay close to her dad? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Return to the Hundred Acre Wood David Benedictus (2009) , 201 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Classics Friendship New Books
Request this book from the Library After a long time away, Christopher Robin is coming back to the Hundred Acre Wood. There he will find all his old friends, and even a new friend. Lottie the Otter joins the others just as Christopher Robin returns from school. Soon the adventures begin. Whether it is learning to play cricket or having a spelling bee, one thing is certain, our old friends are just as magical and as comforting as they were in the original stories. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Bystander James Preller (2009) , 223 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Eric is the new kid in town, trying to figure out how he's going to make it in a new school. When the popular Griffin offers friendship, Eric accepts, even though there is something not quite right about him. Eric soon begins to see the real Griffin: a bully and a thief and has to make up his own mind about what it means to do the right thing. Librarian review written by Sarah Write a review of this book

	Born to Fly Michael Ferrari (2009) , 212 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Friendship Historical New Books Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library Nothing makes Bird happier than flying with her dad. Sometimes he even lets her take over the controls. Bird dreams of flying when she grows up like her idol Amelia Earhart. But in 1942, girls do not fly planes. They are wives and mothers. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, Bird's father goes to war. Bird misses him terribly. When a Japanese American boy turns up, Bird quickly befriends him. Kenji has suffered losses himself and he understands Bird's feelings. When Bird sees a mysterious shape in the bay, Bird and Kenji decide to find out what is going on. By the time they realize what is going on, it is almost too late. Bird and Kenji are in serious danger from a threat much closer to home. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Otis Loren Long (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Category: Farms Friendship New Books Things That Go (Cars, Trucks, Planes)
Request this book from the Library Otis is a happy tractor who works hard on the farm. When a bawling baby calf joins the farm, Otis' "putt puff puttedy chuff" is the only thing that soothes her. Otis and the calf become friends, but soon Otis is replaced by a big, yellow tractor. One day the calf gets stuck in the mud - who do you think will save the day? Librarian review written by Gwen Write a review of this book

	The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis Barbara O'Connor (2009) , 150 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Popeye is bored. Lying in his bed and listening to the rain fall, he desperately wishes for an adventure. When a huge RV breaks down just across the road from his house, Popeye is thrilled. Especiallly when five kids tumble out. It turns out there is a boy his age in there. Elvis is different from anyone Popeye knows. When he and Elvis go for a walk to the creek, they find a small boat with a message inside. They begin following the creek further a little each day. The messages keep coming. Who could be sending them? Will they find out before the RV is free and Elivis has to leave? This is just the small adventure Popeye had been waiting for. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Wag! Patrick McDonnell (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Feelings Friendship New Books Pets
Request this book from the Library Earl is a dog who loves to wag his tail. The only time his tail is still is when he is sleeping. Earl's tail loves to fwip fwip. What makes Earl's tail fwip? Mooch thinks he knows. Is it playing or eating or seeing his Ozzie? It is all those things, and more. Does Mooch know? Do you? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Jeremy Draws a Monster Peter McCarty (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Fantasy Friendship New Books
Request this book from the Library Jeremy spends all his time alone. He never goes outside to play. One day, he uses his magic pen to draw a monster to keep him company. Jeremy hopes he will have a friend. It turns out that the monster is a meany. He keeps making Jeremy draw more and more things for him. Finally, Jeremy decides he has to get rid of this horrible monster. The question is how? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Also Known as Harper Ann Haywood Leal (2009) , 243 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Harper is a poet. More than anything, she wants to read her poems at the County Poem Contest. Last year, Harper's dad refused to sign the permission slip. This year, her daddy is gone. But before she can turn in her slip, Harper's mom looses their apartment. Soon Harper and her brother are living with their mother in a hotel. Since Harper's mom has to work two jobs, Harper can not even go to school. She has to stay with her brother. While at the hotel, Harper and Hemingway meet other children who are homeless. While Harper really wants to help her mom, what about school? What about her poems? Harper's new friends help her realize her dream of sharing her poems in a most unexpected way. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Ned's New Home Kevin Tseng (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Toddlers Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Apples Early Literacy: Narrative Skills Friendship Humor Moving
Request this book from the Library Ned the worm has found the perfect home Until it begins to rot! Where will Ned live now? Join him as he looks for a new place to live, makes new friends, and learns what doesn't make a good home. Librarian review written by Elizabeth Write a review of this book

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