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Why is this a pick?: Dave and Andrew – best friends, roommates, and total losers – wish the world would go away and leave them alone. Sometimes wishes come true. |
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Why is this a pick?: An arrogant and self-centered weatherman is forced to relive the same day over and over. A sparkling comedy with a philosophical core. |
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Why is this a pick?: You’ll find even more fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love and miracles in this book than in the fantastic movie it spawned. |
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Why is this a pick?: A young boy secretly befriends a huge robot that has appeared near his home, but he soon learns that the U.S. military has been deployed to find and destroy the Iron Giant. Witty, warm, and deeply moving. |
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Why is this a pick?: The ancient art of pebble mosaic is depicted here in beautiful detail. Project plans are included for those who are interested in hands-on exploration of this unusual artistic medium. |
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Why is this a pick?: Papa Mouse tells each of his seven children a bedtime story. A perfectly charming book for young readers. |
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Why is this a pick?: This adaptation of a Jewish folktale tells the story of young Joseph and the changes his beloved blanket goes through as the years pass. The soft illustrations create an atmosphere of gentleness and warmth, while the strong rhyme and repetition allow small children to recite along. Be sure to look beneath the floorboards on every page to see what the mice are up to! |
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Why is this a pick?: What would happen if you threw up in your helmet during a space walk? How exactly do astronauts use the toilet? This entertaining book has the startling answers to the questions you've always secretly wanted to ask about space travel. A strong stomach is required for this side-splitting ride. |
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Why is this a pick?: Ten-year-old Winnie encounters the enigmatic and elusive Tuck family in the woods near her home. Soon she learns their secret -- a secret that will change everything, forever. A classic of modern children's literature. |
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Why is this a pick?: From the author of the beloved Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series comes this final laugh-out-loud collection. These essays, interviews, articles, letters, and short stories were gathered from the hard drives of Douglas Adams following his unexpected death at the age of forty-nine. |
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Why is this a pick?: This clever, thought-provoking, and accessible book takes a gentle look at the very human tendency to feel anxious about one's place in the world. If you've ever suffered a snub or felt a stab of envy, this book is for you. |
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Why is this a pick?: The author explores the social, psychological, and scientific complexities of identical twinship, while coming to terms with the fact that she and her own cherished twin have grown apart. Enlightening, melancholy, and often funny, this book will appeal to twins and singletons alike. |
