Midwest Tape Weekly January 7, 2019

Little ones love the library, and with titles like these on the shelves for them to enjoy, it’s easy to see why.

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Spider-Man Into the SpiderVerse

Voices of: Gal Gadot, Kristen Bell, Sarah Silverman

Voices of: Hailee Steinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Mahershala Ali

PG 112 min. (2018)

Coming Soon

PG 117 min. (2018)

Coming Soon

DVD 12248827 BLU-RAY+DVD 12248828

DVD 12273932 BLU-RAY 12273933

Middle School

Born to Rock

James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

Hachette Audio

Available February 18

AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs 12158794 $24.99 Simultaneous Release

Warriors in Winter Mary Pope Osborne

Random House, Inc., Listening Library

Available January 8

AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc 12172036 $14.99 Simultaneous Release

Mary Poppins Returns Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep

PG 130 min. (2018)

Coming Soon DVD 12274392 BLU-RAY 12274393

Lion Down Stuart Gibbs

Simon & Schuster Audio

Available February 26

AUDIOBOOK $ 49.99 6 Discs 12151744 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Kidz Bop Kids Kidz Bop 39

Concord Music Group, Inc.

Available January 18 CD 12258229

$12.99

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Movies Blaze and the Monster Machines Robot Riders

UNK 92 min.

Available February 5 DVD

12264129 $11.24

Minnie’s Happy Helpers

Yo-Kai Watch

TVY 132 min. (2018)

Available February 26

Bow Be Mine

Available February 5 DVD

Shimmer and Shine

Flight of the Zahracorns UNK 96 min.

Available February 5 DVD

12264133 $11.24

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles UNK 96 min.

Available March 12 DVD

12279845 $11.24

12267069 $9.74

DuckTales

The Classic Series TVG 1905 min.

Available January 20 DVD 10 Discs

12267066 $19.49

Season 1 Volume 1

TVY7 286 min. (2015) (Japan) DVD 2 Discs

Puppy Dog Pals Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals TVG 118 min.

Available January 22 DVD

Berenstain Bears

Caillou

TVY 75 min.

TVY 30 min.

Adventures in Bear Country

12257229 $14.99

12249633 $9.74

Caillou Visits the Doctor

Available February 5

Available March 12

DVD

DVD

12214697 $5.24

12278383 $5.24

Top Wing

Eggcellent Missions UNK 97 min. (South Korea)

Available March 5 DVD

12279844 $11.24

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

UNK 63 min.

UNK

Available February 26

Available March 5

DVD

DVD

Pinkatastic Pets!

12222303 $9.74

School Time Fun

12222304 $9.74

Meet the Baby Animals UNK 93 min.

Available March 5 DVD

12279843 $11.24

Easter Bunny Tales UNK 72 min. (2019)

Available March 5 DVD

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12254528 $18.74

Leprechaun Tales UNK 69 min. (2019)

Available February 12 DVD

12254517 $18.74

Audiobooks Dark Sky Rising Tonya Bolden Scholastic

In a stirring account of emancipation, the struggle for citizenship and national reunion, and the advent of racial segregation, the renowned Harvard scholar delivers a book that is illuminating and timely.

Available January 29 AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs 12239720 $34.99 Simultaneous Release

Dragon Ghosts Lisa McMann Simon & Schuster Audio

Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond the islands in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Unwanteds Quests series.

Available February 5

AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 12151737 $49.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The New Age Chris D’Lacey Scholastic

From Erth to the dragon homeworld, Ki:mera, everything has been forever changed by the meeting of dragons and humans. Their fates have become inextricably intertwined–and their story will transform the very fabric of time.

Available January 29

AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 12239693 $34.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

To Night Owl from Dogfish Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer Random House, Inc., Listening Library

Dr. Snow Has Got to Go! Dan Gutman

Harper Collins Publishers Guest scientist Dr. Snow has arrived to help A.J. and his friends conduct their own cool experiments. But what is ‘the Snowman’ really planning? And what does S.T.E.M. even stand for, anyway?

An exciting high-adventure series set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants, and Sprites.

Twice Magic Cressida Cowell

Available January 8

AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc 12240012 $14.99 Simultaneous Release

The Friendship War Andrew Clements Books on Tape, Listening Library

Grace and Ellie have been best friends since second grade. Ellie’s always right in the center of everything, and Grace is usually happy to be Ellie’s sidekick. But what happens when everything changes?

Hachette Audio Once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other. Now, brought together–for an Evil Spell has broken free. They must find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced.

Available February 5

AUDIOBOOK 5 Discs 12077504 $29.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Available January 8

AUDIOBOOK 4 Discs 12168646 $37.99 Simultaneous Release

River of Fire Erin Hunter

Harper Collins Publishers StarClan’s prophecy has been fulfilled, and the long-lost SkyClan has returned to its rightful place among the other four warrior Clans. Many cats believe the danger is past.

But after moons of division and strife, ShadowClan is in danger of falling apart forever.

Available January 15

AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs 12240294 $44.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The Unteachables Gordon Korman Harper Collins Publishers

Max and the Midknights Lincoln Peirce Books on Tape, Listening Library

Max wants to be a knight!

Too bad that dream is about as likely as finding a friendly dragon. But when Max’s uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Gastley, Max has to act fast.

Joined by a band of brave adventurers, Max sets out on a thrilling quest.

Available January 8

AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs 12159645 $37.99 Simultaneous Release

The Terrible Two’s Last Laugh Mac Barnett, Jory John Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Avery is bookish, intense, and afraid of many things, particularly deep water. Bett is fearless, outgoing, and loves all animals as well as the ocean. What they have in common is that they are both twelve years old, and are both being raised by single, gay dads.

A hilarious middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordan Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher.

It’s Miles and Niles’s final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school.

AUDIOBOOK 5 Discs 12159791 $34.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

AUDIOBOOK 5 Discs 12240276 $29.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs 12249426 $24.99 Simultaneous Release

Available February 12

Available January 8

Available January 15

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Music Christina Perri Songs for Carmella

Andrew Bissell Rockabye Baby!

Lullaby Renditions of Tom Petty

Lullabies & Sing-A-Longs

Rockabye Baby Music

New Elektra

Christina Perri performs a number of timeless standards alongside beloved Disney favorites, and a brand new version of her classic hit, A Thousand Years.

Available January 17 CD 12280139

$11.99

Motown Magic Soundtrack Various Artists Motown Records;

The soundtrack to the animated series includes re-recordings of classic Motown catalog by artists including Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo, Calum Scott, Trombone Shorty, BJ the Chicago Kid, and more.

CD 12222980 $11.99

Marta Gomez Coloreando Dos

Traditional Songs for Children in Spanish GLP Music

On these songs, Marta Gomez mixes the joy of the Caribbean with the nostalgia of the Andes, adding jazz and pop elements, taking the authenticity of South American indigenous folk music into a new realm.

CD 12235568 $14.99

Danny Weinkauf Inside I Shine Red Pants Music

The fourth album for families by longtime They Might Be Giants bassist Danny Weinkauf.

Fun, clever pop songs geared toward ages 3-10 with topics including pumpkins, bus trips, counting to twelve, and more.

CD 12260683 $14.99

The Duggar Girls Happy Heart New Day

Over the years, the Duggar Girls have been featured on numerous TV shows. Now they are releasing an album that features songs that have been family favorites for years, including Little Blessings; This Little Light of Mine; and more.

CD 12234240 $12.99

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Does baby have a breakdown when it’s bedtime? If so, try playing these cozy soft lullaby takes on Tom Petty’s classics. These gentle tracks will have little ones runnin’ down a dream in no time.

CD 12242308 $16.99

Miss Nina Rap, Rock & Read, Volume 1 The Best of Miss Nina

Packaroonus Records YouTube star and three-time Parents’ Choice Award-winning artist Miss Nina has gathered her best and most popular songs into one fun-filled compilation album that will have kids rapping, rocking, and reading along!

CD 12258212 $14.99

Keith & Kristyn Getty Getty Kids Hymnal

Family Hymn Sing Getty Music

The third in the Getty Kids Hymnal series, which exists to help children learn the Christian faith through singing. With kid-friendly arrangements, the whole family can sing together.

CD 12214397 $11.99

Music Monkey Jungle Just Another Manic Monkey Self Produced

Music Monkey Jungle’s stellar music brings people of all ages, sizes, and abilities together through the active participation of original songs, dance, and games.

CD 12279255 $22.99

Absolute Disney Love Songs Various Artists Walt Disney Records

The new album features some of the best Disney classic love songs of all time, including favorites such as Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King; Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid; and many more!

Available January 11 CD 12269360

$5.99

The Okee Dokee Brothers Winterland OKEE DOKEE MUSIC

Following their critically acclaimed Adventure Album Series, the Okee Dokee Brothers release an exuberant yet introspective collection of sixteen original songs exploring the wonders and beauty of winter.

CD 12187272 $16.99

Homegrown Kids Homegrown Kids Country Volume 1 Broken Bow Records

A compilation album featuring children performing today’s biggest country hits, including Dirt on My Boots; Boondocks; Wagon Wheel; and more..

CD 12258255 $13.99

J J Heller I Dream of You Volume II Stone Table Records

J J Heller’s voice combines with piano accompaniment, orchestral arrangements, a children’s choir, and more to create an unforgettable collection of songs, elevating the definition of children’s music to an entirely new level.

CD 12234198 $12.99

All-Time Favorites 1

All-Time Favorites 2

Sesame Workshop Catalog

Sesame Workshop Catalog

Various Artists

As their 50th anniversary draws near, Sesame Street presents two new collections featuring some of the series’ most popular and iconic songs, including Rubber Duckie; Mah Na Mah Na; and C Is for Cookie.

CD 12238425 $6.99

Various Artists

Some of the songs featured in this collection of beloved favorites include Read Me a Story; Elmo’s Song; I Love Trash; Fuzzy and Blue (and Orange); and Old MacDonald.

CD 12239850 $6.99

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MARCH 2019 COLLECTION Amelia

PG 111 min. (2009) $14M Drama DVD 10366024 $5.99

Confirmation

TV14 128 min. (2016) Drama DVD 11650398 $16.99 BLU-RAY 11650399 $21.99

Hidden Figures

PG 127 min. (2016) $169M Drama DVD 11799459 $12.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11799460 $14.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 11850021 $25.99 2 Discs

Battle of the Sexes

PG13 121 min. (2017) $12M Comedy DVD 11966634 $15.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11966635 $22.99 2 Discs

Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars

UNK 75 min. (2005) Biographical DVD 10151036

$16.99

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

TVMA 93 min. (2017) Drama DVD 11907080 $16.99 BLU-RAY 11909371 $21.99

Suffragette

Jackie

Jane

Malala Activist for Girls’ Education

Marie Curie The Courage of Knowledge (French)

Mary Shelley

RBG

The Rosa Parks Story

PG13 107 min. (2015) $4M Drama DVD 11496828 $12.99 BLU-RAY 11496829 $12.99

UNK 20 min. (2017) Children’s Available January 22 DVD 12192794 $29.24

Maya Angelou And Still I Rise

TVPG 114 min. (2016) Biographical DVD 11779927 $24.99

R 100 min. (2016) $14M Drama DVD 11782272 $12.99 BLU-RAY 11782273 $14.99 2 Discs

PG 90 min. (2017) $2M Documentary DVD 11998390 $18.74

PG13 120 min. (2018) Drama DVD 12154004 $12.74 BLU-RAY 12154005 $17.24

UNK 95 min. (2016) Drama DVD 12239795 $29.99

PG 98 min. (2018) $14M Documentary DVD 12154213 $20.24 BLU-RAY 12154214 $22.49

NR 100 min. (2001) Drama DVD 10065778 $ 8.99

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video picks of the week

First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.

$32 million box office

Nobody’s Fool

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Courtney Henggeler, Missi Pyle Trying to get back on her feet, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by-thebook sister Danica to help her get on track. As these polar opposites collide, with hilarious and sometimes disastrous results, Tanya discovers that Danica’s picture-perfect life, including her mysterious boyfriend, may not be what it seems. R 110 min. (2018) Comedy

Available February 12

DVD 12248175 $17.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12248176 $29.99 2 Discs

Dance the night away with James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal in this ‘70s TV drama.

The Deuce Season 2

Starring: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gbenga Akinnagbe A portrayal of the prostitution business in New York in the 1970s. The story follows characters that are forced to venture toward relatively safer and more discreet forms of the same work. TVMA (2018) Drama

Available February 5 DVD BLU-RAY

12259486 $37.49 3 Discs 12259485 $44.99 3 Discs

Features The Fault in Our Stars actor Ansel Elgort!

Jonathan

Starring: Ansel Elgort, Patricia Clarkson, Suki Waterhouse Two brothers with contrasting personalities share the same body in twelve-hour ‘shifts,’ communicating with each other via video messages. When the more extroverted one decides to pursue a romantic relationship with a bartender, their private routine is compromised. UNK 101 min. (2018) Sci-Fi

Available January 15 DVD BLU-RAY

12261251 $24.99 12261252 $25.99

Dwayne Johnson takes over TV in this hit HBO original series!

Ballers Season 4

Starring: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, John David Washington, Rob Corddry A comedy that follows the life of former football superstar Spencer Strasmore as he deals with retirement while mentoring other former and current players through the business of football.

TVMA (2018) Comedy

Available January 29 DVD BLU-RAY

12259483 $18.74 12259482 $37.49

$15 million box office The Girl in the Spider’s Web

Starring: Claire Foy, Sylvia Hoeks, Lakeith Stanfield

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander find themselves caught in a web of cybercriminals, corrupt government officials, and spies. R 115 min. (2018) Action

Available February 5 DVD 12248825 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12248826 $26.24 2 Discs

A modern twist on a classic tale.

The Little Mermaid

Starring: Poppy Drayton, William Moseley, Armando Gutierrez Cam Harrison, a young journalist, travels with his ailing niece Elle to Mississippi in search of the magical healing potion that has been sweeping the nation. In his journey he discovers a traveling circus claiming to have a real live mermaid. PG 85 min. (2018) Children’s DVD

12195890 $14.24

$42 million box office

Widows

Starring: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki Four women with nothing in common except a debt left by their dead husbands’ criminal acts conspire to take fate into their own hands. R 147 min.

(2018) Drama

Available February 5 DVD 12260934 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12260935 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12284639 $29.99 2 Discs

Travel back in time to the 1920s with this cold case mystery drama!

Frankie Drake Mysteries

Season 1

Starring: Lauren Lee Smith, Chantel Riley, Rebecca Liddiard Set in 1920s Toronto, the series follows the city’s only female private detectives as they take on cases the police don’t want to touch. In a time of change and hopefulness, their gender is their biggest advantage as they defy expectations and rebel against convention. UNK 480 min. (2017) Drama

Available January 8 DVD

12194661 $37.49 3 Discs

$6 million box office My Hero Academia

Two Heroes

Deku and his friends take on a daring rescue operation when villains hack into I-Expo, the world’s leading hero item exhibition. All Might is trapped by their sinister plan, and his best hope for saving everyone lies in the new generation of heroes.

13UP 95 min. Anime

Available March 26 DVD 12281385 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12281384 $26.24 2 Discs

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audiobook picks of the week The explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Power of the Dog series.

The Border Don Winslow

Blackstone Audio, Inc. Suspense

Available February 26

AUDIOBOOK 5 Discs 12232444 $16.99 Simultaneous Release

Heartwarming…

…mesmerizing…

-Publishers Weekly

-Booklist

California Girls Susan Mallery

The Island of Sea Women Lisa See

Romance

General

Harper Collins Publishers

Available February 26

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 12261879 $44.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Sophie Hannah returns with a disturbing tale of psychological suspense and obsession.

An exhilarating tale…

-Kirkus Reviews

The Next to Die Sophie Hannah

The River Peter Heller

Mystery

AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 12159783 $34.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Harper Collins Publishers

Available February 19

AUDIOBOOK 11 Discs 12256487 $55.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The latest from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Chase.

Sunkissed Days Samantha Chase

Dreamscape Media, LLC Romance

Available February 25

AUDIOBOOK 2 Discs 12254846 $47.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

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NY Times Bestselling Authors

Random House, Inc. Action

Available March 5

A brand new novel of twisting psychological suspense about every parent’s worst nightmare.

The Suspect Fiona Barton Penguin Audio Suspense

Available January 22

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 12159411 $39.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Simon & Schuster Audio

Available March 5

AUDIOBOOK 12 Discs 12150665 $39.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Grim Reaper Charley Davidson is back in the final installment of Darynda Jones’s New York Times bestselling paranormal series!

Summoned to the Thirteenth Grave Darynda Jones Macmillan Audio Mystery

Available January 15

AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs 12059848 $39.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Psychologist Alex Delaware and detective Milo Sturgis unravel a shocking crime in this psychological thriller.

The Wedding Guest Jonathan Kellerman Random House, Inc. Mystery

Available February 5

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 12219122 $44.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Tom Petty’s biggest hits throughout his entire career are brought together in one collection.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Best of Everything

The Definitive Career Spanning Hits Collection

music picks of the week

Birdman and Jacquees release their second album-length collaboration.

Birdman & Jacquees Lost at Sea II Republic Records Rap/Hip-Hop

Available January 11

Parental Advisory CD 12278476 $13.99

Over the course of Avril Lavigne’s sixth full-length album, she holds nothing back.

Avril Lavigne Head Above Water

BMG Rights Management Pop/Rock

Available February 15

CD 12278982 $14.99

UME • Pop/Rock

Available March 1 2 Discs CD 12229852 $19.99

A legendary voice takes to the stage in London for a concert featuring her greatest hits.

The band’s new album includes the rock radio hit single Deep Water.

Mavis Staples Live in London

American Authors Seasons

Available February 8

Available February 1

Anti/Epitaph • R&B

CD 12269624 $10.99

Island • Pop/Rock

CD 12279232

Michael Franti’s seventh studio album is inspired by his self-directed documentary film.

Michael Franti & Spearhead Stay Human

Volume 2 Boo Boo Wax Pop/Rock

$11.99

Available January 25

CD 12279236 $12.99

Rap superstar’s surprise album release is available on CD now.

The subjects of a lively debate on Saturday Night Live return with a new album.

21 Savage I Am > I Was

Weezer Weezer

Epic Records Rap/Hip-Hop Parental Advisory CD 12284306 $13.99

Crush Music • Pop/Rock

(Black Album) Available March 1

CD 12278538 $13.99

Mike Posner releases his highly anticipated fourth studio album, which includes the single Stuck in the Middle.

Mike Posner A Real Good Kid Island Records Pop/Rock

Available January 18

Parental Advisory CD 12268085 $13.99

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featured dvd Season 1

Yoga Friends

A Pose-by-Pose Partner Adventure for Kids

Starring: Andre Holland, Melanie Lynskey, Bill Skarsgard

Includes Read-Along Subtitles

A psychological horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse, it is an original story that combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King’s best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland. NR 500 min.

(2018) Horror

Starring: Laura Jennings

Team up with a friend, sibling, or parent in this beautiful program that teaches how cooperation helps us to imagine, move, and have fun in a whole new way.

UNK 15 min. (2018) Children’s

Available February 5 DVD

CASTLE ROCK

12192796 $29.24

Available January 8 ...offering a celebration of teamwork and cooperation.

- Publishers Weekly

Grinchmas Edition PG 105 min. (2000) $260M Comedy DVD 11945336 $16.99 BLU-RAY 11396636 $16.99 4K+BLU-RAY 11945334 $25.99 2 Discs

Ultimate Edition NR 80 min.

Children’s DVD 12191813 $14.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12191814 $18.74 2 Discs

DVD BLU-RAY 4K+BLU-RAY

12228878 $18.74 3 Discs 12228879 $22.49 2 Discs 12231520 $33.74 4 Discs

Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series will intertwine characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury The story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit.

It is a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

PG 90 min. (2018) $205M Children’s

Available February 5

DVD 12248833 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12248834 $26.24 2 Discs

AUDIOBOOK

10220993 $19.99 SOUNDTRACK 12248894 $14.99

Keep your youngest patrons engaged with this selection of great movies, music, and audiobooks tailored just for them!