Dan Santat
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Cary Library's Best Books of 2023 - For Children
Dedham's Winter Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Great Graphic Novels
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Dedham's Winter Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Great Graphic Novels
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, a marine theme park. But Sophia's world is turned upside-down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab. To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems: inside lives a band of goofy sea creatures! And when they all realize that Aqualand is more sinister than advertised, Sophia is determined to help the aquanaut crew free the park's...
7) Sidekicks
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Series
Language
English
Description
When Captain Amazing feels he is getting too old to be a reliable superhero, he tries to hire a new sidekick, but his pets have different ideas.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award Winner Dan Santat!
Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab.
To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems — inside
...9) Sidekicks
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Series
Language
English
Description
Suit up for this high-octane graphic novel debut by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat!
Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is so busy catching criminals that he rarely has time for his pets -- he hasn't even noticed they've been developing superpowers of their own!
So when Captain Amazing announces he needs a sidekick, his eager pets -- a dog, a hamster, and a chameleon -- all decide to audition for the part and a chance for one-on-one...
10) The Aquanaut
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Series
Language
English
Description
Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat!
Ever since her father was lost at sea, Sophia has been moping around Aqualand, the marine theme park her dad and uncle created. But Sophia's world is turned upside down when an "aquanaut" breaks into the park's research lab.
To her amazement, Sophia discovers that the aquanaut is not what it seems -- inside lives a band of four goofy sea creatures! And...
12) Ajik mŏrŏssŏyo?
Author
Publisher
Arŭbol
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Korean
Description
"A boy goes on a long car ride to visit his grandmother and discovers time moves faster or slower depending on how bored he is"--
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Language
English
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In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.
Author
Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 4
Language
English
Description
A small mouse and his best friend, a giant flying robot, attempt to save the Earth when an evil Martian monkey and his mechanical creations attack.
16) Drawn together
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Language
English
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A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
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Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 1
Language
English
Description
Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, is being bullied at school, but when he rescues a powerful robot from its evil creator, he acquires a friend and protector--and saves the city from Dr. Stinky.
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Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 8
Language
English
Description
By flipping the pages, the reader may view animated illustrations that follow Ricky Ricotta, a small mouse, his giant flying robot, and his annoying cousin Lucy, as they battle the nightcrawlers from Neptune that are invading through a wormhole.
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Series
Misfits (Lisa Yee) volume 1
Language
English
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An elite group of underdogs trained to fight crime must save their unique school from shutting down.
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Series
Ricky Ricotta volume 5
Language
English
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General Jackrabbit and his Robo-Rabbits from Jupiter attempt to take over the world on Ricky Ricotta's birthday.