Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
July 2023 - August 2023
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
By Mentzel, Cara Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: E Call Number: E Dee the mouse loves to sing. When she sings for her class something strange happens: she gets bigger and her voice gets louder and louder until it is too loud. Dee is afraid to sing again, but her little sister, Cara Lee, gives her the confidence to share her talent with everybody. |
By Muth, Felicity Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: E Call Number: E Am I Even a Bee? is the story of Osmia, a solitary bee, decidedly green and unquestionably un-fuzzy. Osmia has always believed she is a bee, (her mom told her so), but recent run-ins with people, and even other insects, leave her wondering, "Am I even a bee?!" Confused, Osmia faces an identity crisis, and she turns to her meadow for comfort. It is here that she meets her new friend and guide Xyla, a carpenter bee who, like Osmia, does not fit the black-and-yellow social mold. Through some adventures and chance encounters, Osmia and Xyla meet a slew of non-honey bees, each special and important to the meadow in their own unique way. Osmia discovers that while fame is great, diversity and acceptance are essential to a happy ecosystem. As it turns out, there is no one way to be a bee! |
Fuzzy, inside & out: a story about small acts of kindness and big hair By OHora, Zachariah Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: E Call Number: E Fuzzy Haskins spreads warm, fuzzy feelings throughout his community, so when humidity makes it impossible to see through his extremely unruly fur, his friends spring to the rescue. |
I am quiet: a story for the introvert in all of us By Powers, Andie Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: E Call Number: E Although many people think Emile is shy, he is simply quiet on the outside while on the inside, his imagination is loud and wild. |
By Reynolds, Peter H. Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: E Call Number: E Rafael has looked forward to the Going Places contest and builds his go-cart from a kit in record time, but his neighbor, Maya, has a much more interesting and creative idea for her entry and Rafael decides to help. |
By Rodin, Al Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: E Call Number: E "Little Echo lives alone in a cave until, one day, a chance encounter encourages her to be brave and make a new friend. A gentle story about finding your own voice. Have you ever heard an Echo? They live in lakes and tunnels and caves. But have you ever seen an Echo? Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy -- she's lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own..."-- |
By Romero, Melanie Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: E Call Number: E "Amor de colores will introduce your little ones to all the colorful ways we see love in the world around us. Children will adore this heartwarming read that teaches them the colors of the rainbow and more"--Back cover. |
By Spillett-Sumner, Tasha Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: E Call Number: E "A simple story exploring the feelings of a mixed heritage child who begins to notice the physical differences between her mother's features and her own. One day, Izzy notices that her skin looks different from her mama's. "Mama," exclaims Izzy. "We don't match! You're sand, and I'm chocolate." Then Izzy realizes that her hair has big swirls and curls that jump out from her braids, while her mama's hair is smooth and straight with a braid that hangs right down the middle of her back. At first, Izzy is sad that she looks so different from her mama. She only sees the beauty in her mother's features, and not in her own. But using a gentle refrain, her mama lovingly tells her You're part of me, and I'm part of you. I'm beautiful like me, and you're beautiful like you. And with time and encouragement, Izzy comes to realize that beauty and belonging come in all shapes and sizes."-- |
By Van Dusen, Chris Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: E Call Number: E When a truck becomes stuck on a narrow road blocking the north-south route of an island town, a few families work together to continue on their respective outings. |
NEW RELEASE How to catch a garden fairy: a springtime adventure By Walstead, Alice Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: E Call Number: E "Join the How to Catch kids as they try to catch a magical Garden Fairy"-- |
By Willems, Mo Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: E Call Number: E A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert. |
NEW RELEASE By Yamada, Kobi Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: E Call Number: E "This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything--waiting to be known, discovered, recognized." -- |
NEW RELEASE How do dinosaurs learn to be kind By Yolen, Jane Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: E Call Number: E It is not always easy for a dinosaur to learn how to be kind, but with a little practice, and keeping other people firmly in mind, he can become a one-of-a-kind, very kind dinosaur. |
NEW RELEASE By Gehl, Laura Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR Illustrations and simple text relate how Dog and Frog and Cat play hide and seek. |
By Hest, Amy Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world's biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out: What if Billy plays a cello serenade for Rose while she does her laundry? After all, what they really want is to be together. |
By Higgins, Ryan T. Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR When the geese ask him for assistance with getting new ballet gear, Bruce the ever-grumpy bear agrees to help his friends get ready to stretch their wings and follow their dream of dancing. |
NEW RELEASE Gigi and Ojiji: what's in a name By Iwai, Melissa Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR "Gigi wants to go by something besides her baby name--but Geraldine is too long to write and Hanako, her middle name, doesn't feel quite right. Will Gigi find the perfect name?"-- |
By Long, Ethan Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR "Friends Horse and Buggy take to the ice, where Horse's overconfidence leads to a spectacular fall, but a quick recovery."-- |
By Willems, Mo Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: RDR Call Number: RDR Zoom Squirrel wants to feel brand new emotions. The Squirrel pals know just what to do! But what happens if Zoomy doesn't like these new feelings? Do you know more about feelings than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of this book! |
NEW RELEASE By Boulley, Angeline Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: YA Call Number: YA With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance. |