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Everyone knows that twelve-year-old Madison “Madi” Lewis is not allowed to bring home any more animals. But when Madi and her two best friends, Aaron and Jack, rescue beaver kits whose mother was killed, they find themselves at the center of a local conspiracy that’s putting the beavers and their habitats in danger. As Madi and her friends race to uncover the threat targeting the beavers, Madi must put her animal whisperer skills to the test in both raising the orphaned beaver kits and staying out of trouble long enough.
Hey readers! I have this week’s batch of new kid’s books for you.
Prince and Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack and illustrated by Stevie King
From the author of the adorable Prince and Knight is this followup, which returns to the titular couple following their fairytale wedding. But their happily ever after is short-lived, as the kingdom soon comes under threat from a mysterious blight and the couple goes off to take on the Shadow King.
You Be Daddy by Karla Clark and illustrated by Steph Lew
In this rhyming bedtime picture book, a father leaves the daddy responsibilities to his son because he’s too tired.
Hudson and Tallulah Take Sides by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Hudson and Tallulah are neighbors and rivals, but as the two go on an adventure through their neighborhood together, bickering all the way, they find they might have one or two things they might enjoy about each other.
Ways to Grow Love by Renee Watson and illustrated by Nina Mata
This followup to Ways to Grow Sunshine, finds Ryan and her family preparing for the arrival of a new baby. And Ryan heads off to church camp, where she has to figure out how to share the attentions of her best friend.
House of Serendipity by Louise Ivison
In this historical middle-grade set in the 1920s, Mrytle, a maid, and Lady Sylvia, become friends when they team up to make a wardrobe for one of Sylvia’s friends, embarking on expedition that will require her to pose as a man to escape society’s expectations for its young women.
Until next week! – Chelsea