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Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up
by Dave Eggers
Stuck sideways on the pages in their debut picture book, Abner and Ian navigate dizziness and Ian's fear of heights before Abner asks the readers to shake and turn the book until they can be restored to an upright position, with unexpected results. By the award-winning author of A Hologram for the King. Simultaneous eBook
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Bigger! Bigger!
by Leslie Patricelli
The toddler star of Faster! Faster! and Higher! Higher! dons her construction hat and embarks on a latest exercise in creativity as she uses toys, blocks and tools to imagine she is building a series of architectural masterpieces, from a doghouse and bridge to a super-tall skyscraper.
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Brave Molly
by Brooke Boynton-Hughes
Trying to avoid the metaphorical monsters that creep into her world and pop out of the shadows, complicating her everyday life, Molly decides to face her fears on a day when the monsters challenge a new friendship, in a wordless tale by the illustrator of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Simultaneous eBook
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Busy babies
by Amy Schwartz
A rhyming celebration of babies on the move depicts an adorable, diverse sequence of busy babies who blow bubbles, make trouble, ride in buggies and get carried in snugglies while happily interacting in their homes and community places. 2, first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Camp Tiger
by Susan Choi
Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Blackout, a debut children's book by the award-winning author of A Person of Interest finds a boy spending the summer before first grade on a family camping trip where he shares imaginative adventures with a tiger companion. Simultaneous eBook
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Carl and the Meaning of Life
by Deborah Freedman
Happily tunneling in the soil until the day he is challenged by a field mouse, an earthworm meets other forest animals and learns about their respective purposes before discovering that he is making a difference just by being himself. Simultaneous eBook.
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The cook and the king
by Julia Donaldson
A hungry but finicky king wants Wobbly Bob as his new cook, but must pitch in to do everything the cook is afraid to do, from fishing to frying
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Daniel's good day
by Micha Archer
"Strolling through his diverse community in search of what constitutes the ""good day"" his neighbors wish each other, little Daniel discovers that a good day can mean strong kite-flying winds, nice manners on the bus, plentiful bees in the garden, lots of birthdays at the bakery, wagging tails for the mail carrier and hugs shared with Grandma. Simultaneous eBook."
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Dear Boy,
by Paris Rosenthal
A follow-up to the best-selling Dear Girl by the husband and daughter of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal shares loving, inspirational messages for young boys on how to follow their dreams while practicing kindness, courage and honesty. Illustrated by the best-selling artist of Jack (Not Jackie). 200,000 first printing
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Dibs!
by Laura Gehl
When baby Clancy's first word is "dibs," his older brother, Julian, is not pleased, especially as Clancy claims their parents' bed, the White House, and even a rocket ship
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Felix eats up
by Rosemary Wells
Preferring a very limited diet of mostly buttered oat bread and macaroni, picky eater Felix confronts an anxiety-provoking restaurant menu on the night of his friend Fiona's half-birthday celebration that challenges him to try something new. By the award-winning creator of the Max and Ruby series.
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Flora Forager ABC
by Bridget Beth Collins
Presents the letters of the alphabet using illustrations of animals made with foraged materials to represent each letter, from angelfish and camels to hedgehogs, narwhals, turtles, and zebras
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Forky in Craft Buddy Day
by Drew Daywalt
Forky, a toy created by Bonnie, gets new friends at Bonnie's school when the teacher announces that all the kids will be making craft buddies
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The great indoors
by Julie Falatko
Settling in for a relaxing holiday in a human house when its people depart for a camping trip, a menagerie of woodland animals get fancy, cook up a storm and host a big dance party, rending the place a mess just before they have to leave. 25,000 first printing.
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The happy book
by Andy Rash
A young camper who is as happy as a clam and his best friend, a clam who is a happy camper, enjoy a sadness-free world of daisies, sunshine and best friendship, until one of them eats an entire cake and forgets to share. By the creator of Archie the Daredevil Penguin. Simultaneous eBook
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Hello, I'm Here!
by Helen Frost
Vibrant natural-world photography and poetic text follow the activities of a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps alongside its nestmate, flaps baby wings and enjoys a buggy treat while its parents watch close by.
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Home is a window
by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard
Moving from a beloved home into a new residence, a family discovers how they can bring everything they love about their old home to the new one because they still have each other. By the author of Pie Is for Sharing
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How to give your cat a bath in five easy steps : In Five Easy Steps
by Nicola Winstanley
A cookie-eating little girl and her decidedly nonchalant kitty make an escalating mess while respectively trying to follow and resist the cat-bathing instructions of a bossy narrator who oversimplifies the process. By the award-wining author of Cinnamon Baby
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How to Take Care of Your Dinosaur
by Jason Cockcroft
When an enormous egg appears at his house one day, a little boy contemplates the unexpected challenges of having a pet dinosaur, from knowing what to feed it for breakfast to handling the business side of going for walks.
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I am a wolf
by Kelly Leigh Miller
A growly pup in an animal shelter defensively insists that she is a lone wolf and prone to neither sweetness nor cuteness, before a young girl sees past her prickly personality and offers her a loving home where the pup can let down her guard. A first picture book. Simultaneous eBook.
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I have an idea!
by Hervé Tullet
The best-selling creator of Press Here presents a meditation on the near-magical experience of new ideas, depicting in simple, metaphorical artwork the creative process of exploring initial inklings, identifying wrong notions, and finally capturing and nurturing just the right idea
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I'm a baked potato!
by Elise Primavera
A small dog named Baked Potato is lost and searching for his lady owner, but neither the grumpy dog or the fox are helpful, and his strange name creates confusion--until owl explains that, whatever he is called, he is really a dog
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In a minute, Mama Bear
by Rachel Bright
Bella the little bear cub dawdles her way through her increasingly stressed mother's busy morning filled with errands, classes and chores, until Mama Bear throws the to-do list away and takes Bella to the park, instead. By the best-selling creator of the Love Monster series.
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Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman
A heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school.
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The Last Peach
by Gus Gordon
Contemplating eating the last peach of the summer, two indecisive bugs consider if the peach is rotten or juicy, who should be allowed to eat it and whether or not to share it. By the creator of Herman and Rosie
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The Little Guys
by Vera Brosgol
A slyly humorous, high-energy cautionary tale depicts a team of tiny but mighty Little Guys who create an unstoppable army before causing their forest creature neighbors to worry when they amass more than they need. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Leave Me Alone!
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Llama destroys the world
by Jonathan Stutzman
An uproariously cake-obsessed, dancing llama gorges himself silly until he rips his favorite pair of dancing pants, inadvertently opening a black hole that challenges him to save the world, and perhaps fall for a different sweet treat.
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The magic of letters
by Tony Johnston
A playful rabbit emcee presents an alphabetical journey of the imagination that invites children to unlock the magic of letters on fantastical, vocabulary-inspired spreads that reveal how words have the power to invoke any feeling.
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Maybe tomorrow?
by Charlotte Agell
A tender exploration of loss and the power of supportive kindness, empathy and friendship depicts a kindhearted, butterfly-covered gator who helps a mourning purple hippo carry around a shrinking metaphorical block of sadness in the aftermath of a painful loss.
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Molly's organic farm
by Carol Malnor
Scampering through a creaky gate and arriving at a wondrous organic farm, a little homeless cat is adopted by farmers and spends her days among the growing vegetables while learning about the interplay of nature through which healthy food grows, in a tale complemented by science activities. Simultaneous.
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Music for Mister Moon
by Philip Christian Stead
Throwing her teacup out the window during a frustrating cello practice, a little girl forges an unexpected friendship with the moon on a fantastical night that challenges her to find the courage to share her music. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creators of A Sick Day for Amos McGee
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Nothing happens in this book
by Judy Ann Sadler
Text and visual narratives combine in a playful, page-turning meta picture book that warns that nothing is likely to happen in the story, before a series of ownerless objects are spotted and readers are encouraged to piece together clues to figure out who has lost the items and what fun activity they might be enjoying. 15,000 first printing.
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Nova the Star Eater
by Lindsay Leslie
When Nova eats Earth's Sun, panicked scientists from around the world tell her why they need it back and using a little girl's suggestion, Nova is happy to help. Includes glossary and facts about the sun
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Ogilvy
by Deborah Underwood
An individually minded bunny's first attempts to make friends in a new hometown are challenged by unfamiliar traditions that separate the activities of bunnies who wear dresses from those of bunnies who wear sweaters. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book
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Out there
by Tom Sullivan
Two children looking up at the night sky wonder what kind of creatures and planets exist in other parts of the universe
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The panda problem
by Deborah Underwood
A riotously meta celebration of storytelling out of control features a narrator who wants to tell a story and a mischievous panda who insists he has nothing tale-worthy going on but is perfectly willing to imagine any number of exciting plot devices, from jellybean rain to purple aliens. Simultaneous eBook.
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Pat the zoo : a touch-and-feel book
by Golden Books Publishing Company
Babies and toddlers will love touching different zoo animals--a panda, giraffe, bird, frog, turtle, seal, lion and an elephant--in a deluxe touch-and-feel book based on the children's classic, Pat the Bunny.
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A piglet named Mercy
by Kate DiCamillo
When a pig named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives
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Pine & Boof : the lucky leaf
by Ross Burach
When Boof the bear loses his lucky leaf, he runs into porcupine Pine who helps him look for this lost item, but Boof finds something more important than the leaf
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Sea Glass Summer
by Michelle Houts
Exploring the beach using his late grandfather's magnifying glass, young Thomas is transfixed by a beautiful piece of sea glass and begins collecting the pieces he finds throughout the summer, discovering how they link people through time.
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BB-8 on the run
by Drew Daywalt
Separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, plucky little droid BB-8 intrepidly engages new allies to help him get a top-secret map to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order. 35,000 first printing. Movie tie-in.
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Summer
by Wenxuan Cao
Rival animals fighting to claim the safari's single spot of shade on a hot summer day discover the power of kindness and sharing, in a lyrical story complemented by cut-paper artwork and a die-cut surprise. By the award-winning author of Bronze and Sunflower
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Thunder pug
by Kim Norman
A follow-up to Puddle Pug finds the friendship of Percy the Pug and Petunia the Pig challenged by Petunia's county-fair blue ribbon, a victory that renders her so busy that Percy invents a superhero persona to overcome his loneliness
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Tiny T. Rex and the impossible hug
by Jonathan Stutzman
When his sad friend Pointy asks for a comforting hug, tiny T. Rex struggles to overcome the challenges of his short stature and teeny arms that make a hug rather more difficult than hoped. Simultaneous eBook.
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Underwear!
by Jennifer Harney
A little duckling happily plays outside in the rain with his wet-weather animal friends until the rain stops and ends their games, challenging the duckling's father to show him how to have fun in the sun. By the creator of the Maisy series.
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Waiting for Chicken Smith
by David Mackintosh
A young boy arrives at his family's beach cabin and impatiently waits for his best friend next door to arrive, envisioning all the fun things they will do together, while his little sister goes to increasing lengths to get his attention. By the author of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School
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We are (not) friends
by Anna Kang
A fun-filled playdate between two fuzzy buddies is challenged by the arrival of a third friend and activities throughout a day in which each feels occasionally left out, until a whimsical eruption of tempers ensues. By the award-winning creators of You Are (Not) Small
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Wendell the narwhal
by Emily Dove
Everyone in the ocean can make music except for Wendell the narwhal, until he finds a unique way to use his tusk to join in with the symphony of sea creatures
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We're going on a treasure hunt
by Kelly DiPucchio
An imaginative twist on the storytime classic features an adventurous crew of animal pirates that embarks on a swashbuckling treasure hunt on the high seas in the face of hungry whales, thrashing squids and booming thunderstorms.
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When the Moon Came Down
by Feridun Oral
Little Bunny just can't sleep because he's hungry, but he’s too scared of the dark to go looking for food until he sees the moon nearby, which has come down from the sky to see him, creating a surprising friendship that is celebrated with delicate, charming pictures by a prize-winning illustrator.
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You are new
by Lucy Knisley
A gift-appropriate celebration of the joys of having and being a baby introduces a diverse sequence of babies to the world and its wonders, from crying and napping to cuddling and playing. By the award-winning illustrator of Margaret and the Moon. Simultaneous eBook
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5-minute Biscuit stories : Includes 12 Classic Stories!
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
An anthology of 12 top-selected Biscuit stories, expanded into five-minute adaptations ideally suited for bedtime reading, includes such favorites as Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Baby and Biscuit Loves the Library. 50,000 first printing.
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You can be a soccer player
by Kristen L Depken
In this Step 2 Deluxe Step Into Reading leveled reader, Barbie and her friends learn what it takes to be a team soccer player. Includes over 30 shimmery stickers. Simultaneous.
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Flubby is not a good pet!
by J. E. Morris
The young owner of a large, sleepy cat who absolutely refuses to sing, catch or jump like other pets becomes exasperated until a scary situation helps both human and pet realize how much they need each other. By the creator of May I Please Have a Cookie? Simultaneous eBook
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Flubby will not play with that
by J. E. Morris
When young Kami brings home a bag full of toys for Flubby, the loveably lazy feline rejects a singing bird, wind-up mouse and fishing pole before an unexpected option becomes the best fit. By the creator of Please Write Back! Simultaneous eBook
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The great cake race
by Kristen L Depken
Barbie competes in the Great Cake Race, where she must complete a physical obstacle race and bake the best cupcakes
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Harold & Hog pretend for real!
by Dan Santat
Can the friendship of best friends Harold and Hog, a carefree elephant and a careful hog, survive a game of pretending to be Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie?
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I Dig
by Joe Cepeda
Blends simple guided-reading text with comprehension-supporting artwork in a celebration of diversity that follows a Hispanic family throughout a fun-filled day at the beach. By the award-winning illustrator of ŁVamanos! Let's Go!
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The kid and the chameleon
by Sheri Mabry
When Tessy meets Newton the chameleon she is determined that they will be friends, but quickly learns that children and chameleons have little in common. Includes facts about chameleons
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Barbie let's plant a garden!
by Kristen L Depken
Complemented by shimmery stickers, a leveled reader starring Barbie, Chelsea, Stacie and Skipper finds them working with their adorable puppies to celebrate the spring season by planting their first vegetable garden. Simultaneous.
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You can do it, Pout-Pout Fish!
by Deborah Diesen
Wanting to create a painting for his school friends without any help, Pout-Pout Fish rejects offers of support and works diligently without success before realizing that a team effort is needed. Simultaneous.
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You can make a friend, Pout-Pout Fish!
by Deborah Diesen
Feeling sad when he does not have a friend at school to talk and play with, a shy Pout-Pout Fish accepts an invitation to sit with some of his classmates during lunchtime and discovers that making friends is more rewarding than scary. Simultaneous.
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Aru Shah and the song of death
by Roshani Chokshi
Wrongly accused of stealing the god of love's bow and arrow when she begins training as a Pandava, Aru endeavors to prove her innocence by embarking on a quest in the serpent realm with her soul-sister Mini, the ultra-strong Brynne and the secretive Aiden. 150,000 first printing.
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Beach battle blowout
by Chris Grabenstein
Resolving to win a best-on-the-beach contest, Wonderland contestants P. T. and Gloria use their sleuthing skills to identify secret contest judges and devise winning attractions. By the best-selling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Simultaneous eBook
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The Becket List : a Blackberry Farm story
by Adele Griffin
Moving with her family to her Gran's farm, young Becket tries to make sense of new routines and haphazardly applies her city smarts while selling too-sour lemonade, feeding hostile chickens and befriending a new neighbor. By the author of the National Book Award finalist, Where I Want to Be
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Birdie
by Eileen Spinelli
Still grieving for her father, twelve-year-old Birdie struggles to adjust to many changes, including when her grandmother, her mother, and her best friends all begin dating
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Brute-cake
by Troy Cummings
It has been several months since monsters last plagued the town of Stermont, and frankly Alexander Bopp (leader of the Super Secret Monster Patrol) is bored, and misses his friends Rip (immersed in video games) and Nikki (soccer camp), so when his fathersigns him up for a summer maker program at the library he is happy to go--but soon he starts finding weird old-timey objects, and monster trading cards, and it starts to look like maybe monsters are back in Stermont
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Bummer in the summer!
by Dan Gutman
Dreaming of all the fun-filled mischief he wants to enjoy during summer vacation, A.J. is approached by the unsettlingly familiar spirits of summers past, present, and future, who try to convince him to mend his ways
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Camp Average
by Craig Battle
When a new camp director, who is obsessed with winning, pushes Mack and his friends into a high-stakes baseball tournament and an intense training schedule, the boys come up with a plan of their own
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Dream within a dream
by Patricia MacLachlan
Reluctantly staying with her grandparents for the summer in spite of preferring to travel the world with her globetrotting ornithographer parents, Louisa forges an unexpected friendship with George, a boy who helps her see her grandparents' tiny island home in a new light. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. 5, first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Ellie's story : a dog's purpose novel
by W. Bruce Cameron
Trained as a search-and-rescue dog since puppyhood, Ellie can track and find people who are physically lost, but it is her owners, widower Jakob and lonely Maya, who challenge her to find a way to save people who are lost in other ways
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Emily Windsnap and the pirate prince
by Liz Kessler
When the cruise ship taking her home is commandeered by pirates who take Aaron captive, Emily finds herself on a rescue mission that forces her to choose between her mermaid identity and a swashbuckling life alongside the pirate king's son. By the best-selling author of the Philippa Fisher series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fast break
by Derek Jeter
Young Derek worries he might be in over his head when he agrees to compete in the school talent show and simultaneously try out for the basketball team before realizing how much work goes into each. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Minor incidents and absolute uncertainties
by Booki Vivat
A conclusion to the best-selling series finds Abbie Wu gearing up for a week-long school camping trip in the woods that is complicated by weird counselors, a Golden Pig and Abbie's fears that she does not quite fit in. 75,000 first printing.
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Goodbye, Mr. Spalding
by Jennifer Robin Barr
When the owner of the Philadelphia A's intends to build a wall at the ballpark which will block the view of the rooftops nearby, Jimmy and his friend Lola, whose families are partly supported by selling tickets to seats on their roofs, come up with ways to prevent the wall
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The Hamilton-Burr duel
by Dan Gutman
Complemented by historical photos, a conclusion to the popular series finds a disgraced Miss Z's work taken over by a top-secret agency that sends the Flashback Four on a final mission to record the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The hidden oracle
by Rick Riordan
Cast down from Olympus and transformed into a human after angering Zeus, a weak and disoriented Apollo arrives in New York City as a regular teen and is forced to survive in the modern world while endeavoring to regain Zeus' favor
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Jaclyn Hyde
by Annabeth Bondor-Stone
"In this modern retelling of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a girl's quest to be perfect unleashes chaos at her middle school"
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A kind of paradise
by Amy Rebecca Tan
When her lapse in judgement at the end of the school year leads to a summer volunteering at the local library, Jamie finds her efforts to keep her head down challenged by frequent visitors, including her nemesis and crush. A first novel. 3, first printing.
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Let's mooove!
by Courtney Sheinmel
Discovering a talking RV camper in their driveway, twins Finn and Molly are transported to a cattle ranch and must work together to get back home while learning fascinating facts about the state of Colorado, in a first entry in a states-themed chapter-book series. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The library of ever
by Zeno Alexander
Discovering an ultimate library containing every book in the universe, young Lenora becomes an apprentice librarian and must tap the library's infinite knowledge about missions in space and the future before encountering a dark and destructive force. Simultaneous eBook.
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The lost boy's gift
by Kimberly Willis Holt
Moving across the country in the wake of his parents' divorce, 10-year-old Daniel struggles with anger before befriending a kind woman with an unusual affinity for communicating with animals. By the National Book Award-winning author of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Simultaneous eBook
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Max's story : a dog's purpose puppy tale
by W. Bruce Cameron
Knowing that small-town girl CJ is destined to be his forever companion, adorable city pup Max practices his gentle skills in spite of his take-charge personality in hopes of making friends and introducing CJ to city life. Simultaneous eBook.
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Molly's story : a dog's purpose novel
by W. Bruce Cameron
Molly's purpose is to take care of her girl, CJ, but CJ's mom will not allow her to have a dog, so Molly must stay hidden in CJ's room
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Mr. Lemoncello's all-star breakout game
by Chris Grabenstein
When Mr. Lemoncello launches a library-inspired game show on the world-famous Kidzapalooza Television Network, Kyle Keeley, determined to become one of the game's first live competitors, joins a team to solve puzzles that prove unexpectedly challenging. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Next Great Paulie Fink
by Ali Benjamin
Moving to a tiny school in rural Vermont where she joins a class of just 10 students who have known each other all their lives, Caitlyn struggles to fit in while listening to stories about a genius prankster class clown, who is conspicuously absent. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Oregon Trail: alone in the wild
by Jesse Wiley
A family is separated during a powerful storm along the Oregon Trail, in a book where the reader's choices determine the outcome of the expedition
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The Oregon Trail: the race to Chimney Rock
by Jesse Wiley
A family makes the treacherous journey to Chimney Rock along the Oregon Trail, in a book where the reader's choices determine the outcome of the expedition
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The Oregon Trail: the road to Oregon City
by Jesse Wiley
"The end of the Oregon Trail is near, young pioneer--the fourth and final leg of your journey starts here. But, do you have the grit to make it to Oregon City? The wild frontier is full of risks and unpredictable surprises! This is the final installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory--if you make the right choices"
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The Oregon Trail: the search for Snake River
by Jesse Wiley
A family must survive the dangerous ford of the wild Snake River along the Oregon Trail, in a book where the reader's choices determine the outcome of the expedition
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The Oregon Trail: the wagon train trek
by Jesse Wiley
A family faces wild animals, stormy weather, famine, and sickness as they join a wagon train heading west on the Oregon Trail, in a book where the reader's choices determine the outcome of the expedition
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Our castle by the sea
by Lucy Strange
A follow-up to The Secret of Nightingale Wood finds an 11-year-old girl growing up in a lighthouse that becomes a vantage point in a devastating war, forcing her to uncover family secrets and discover her connection to an ancient legend
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Pie in the Sky
by Remy Lai
Feeling as out of place as if he landed on Mars when his family moves to an English-speaking country, 11-year-old Jingwen dreams about the cakes he would have baked with his late father, a hope that is challenged by his mother's strict kitchen safety rules. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Rain reign
by Ann M. Martin
Struggling with the challenges of OCD and Asperger's syndrome, Rose, a homonym enthusiast, shares an inseparable bond with a beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places in order to search for her pet. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe.
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Shelby's story : a dog's way home tale
by W. Bruce Cameron
A fictionalized account of the story of the canine star of A Dog's Way Home depicts a cold and hungry stray who is rescued by a kind woman before being launched to big-screen fame. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook
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Spark
by Sarah Beth Durst
Discovering that their country's idyllic weather comes at a steep secret cost, a gentle student at lightning school and her unlikely storm-beast companion recruit fellow students to defy authority and expose the truth. 3, first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Unbelievable Oliver and the Four Jokers
by Pseudonymous Bosch
Dreaming of becoming a professional magician in spite of his stage fright, 8-year-old Oliver is invited to provide the entertainment at a classmate's birthday party and successfully prepares with the help of a wisecracking rabbit before being wrongly accused of stealing. By the best-selling author of the Secret Series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Where Dani goes, happy follows
by Rose Lagercrantz
Dani, who is staying with her grandparents, decides to take the trip on her own to see Ella for her birthday
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A wolf called Wander
by Rosanne Parry
A literary rendering of a remarkable true story traces the journey of a young wolf who after being separated from his family navigates human and natural threats while traveling 1, miles across the Pacific Northwest to safety. By the award-winning author of Written in Stone. 75, first printing. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook
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The Clockwork Ghost
by Laura Ruby
Continuing their efforts to solve the Morningstarr cipher in the aftermath of their home's destruction, the Biedermann twins and their friend Jaime encounter dangerous enemies who are attempting to claim the cipher's treasure. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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A good kind of trouble
by Lisa Moore Ramée
Strictly following the rules to pursue her junior-high ambitions, 12-year-old Shayla is forced to choose between her education and her identity when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest. A first novel. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hurricane season
by Nicole Melleby
A sixth-grader struggling with increasingly adult challenges investigates the story of Vincent van Gogh to better understand her composer father's mental illness, a situation that is further complicated by her love of science and growing awareness about her sexual orientation. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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Just Jaime
by Terri Libenson
"A longtime best friendship is put to the test at the end of seventh grade when two members of a popular clique become divided over their priorities about dressing fashionably and pursuing older interests. By the award-winning cartoonist and author of the best-selling ""Positively Izzy."" 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Grade 4-6"
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Lenny's book of everything
by Karen Foxlee
In 1970s Ohio, Lenny and her younger brother, Davey, who suffers from a rare form of gigantism, cope with his declining health by poring over each installment of Burrell's Build-It-at-Home Encyclopedia Set
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The line tender
by Kate Allen
When a Great White shark appears in the water near in her sleepy Rockport community, triggering a devastating tragedy, a 12-year-old girl must pick up the work of her late marine-biologist mother to lift the cloud of grief hanging over her community. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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The perfect secret
by Rob Buyea
A sequel to The Perfect Score finds a relatable group of students navigating family dynamics, denial, secrets and lies during their seventh-grade year. By the award-winning author of Because of Mr. Terupt. Simultaneous eBook
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A place to belong
by Cynthia Kadohata
Reeling from the treatment they endured in the internment camps of World War II America, a Japanese-American family renounces their American citizenship to move back to Hiroshima, unaware of the devastation inflicted by the atomic bomb. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Rain reign
by Ann M. Martin
Struggling with the challenges of OCD and Asperger's syndrome, Rose, a homonym enthusiast, shares an inseparable bond with a beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places in order to search for her pet. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe.
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Shouting at the rain
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Struggling with her unconventional home life and growing distance from a friend, a young meteorology enthusiast leans on the support of her Cape Cod neighbors and bonds with a tragedy-marked newcomer who helps her redefine her perspectives on family. Simultaneous eBook.
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The strangers
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Receiving reports that three children with their names and birthdates have been kidnapped, three siblings investigate complex codes, hidden rooms and a dangerous secret that turns their lives upside down. By the award-winning author of the Shadow Children series. 150,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Team players
by Mike Lupica
"A girl with Asperger's joins Cassie's softball team but not everyone on the team welcomes her, creating a rift between Cassie and her teammates"
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Florence Nightingale
by Kitson Jazynka
Describes the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century English woman who made reforms to hospital care and became the founder of modern nursing
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Harriet Tubman
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
"This entry in the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series tells the inspiring, true-life story of Harriet Tubman, the courageous abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor who ""never lost a single passenger."""
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Jane Goodall
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
An introduction to the remarkable life of the world chimpanzee expert describes how her career was inspired by an early love of animals and her development of a pioneering research approach that compelled her to study chimps more accurately by living among them in Tanzania.
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Meghan Markle
by Golriz Golkar
"Read about Meghan Markle's career, her human rights work, and her path to becoming royalty!"
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Mother Teresa
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
In a series that presents the lives of remarkable women, providing powerful messages and role models to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world, the true-life story of Mother Teresa is told through stylish and quirky illustrations, accessible text and extra facts at the back of the book.
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Sisters and champions : the story of Venus and Serena Williams
by Howard Bryant
An uplifting picture book sports biography about the sibling tennis champions details their journey from a disadvantaged upbringing in California to becoming the top-ranked women in their sport. By the award-winning author of the Legends series. Simultaneous eBook.
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Sisters : Venus and Serena Williams
by Jeanette Winter
The creator of Biblioburro traces the story of sibling tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, describing their rigorous training as young athletes, the achievements that shaped their careers, and the adversity and health challenges they overcame along the way. 30,000 first printing
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Who is Bill Gates?
by Patricia Demuth
A Who Was…? series biography that examines the life of a world-changing philanthropist and genius, whose passion for technology led him to revolutionize personal computers through a once-tiny company called Microsoft. Simultaneous.
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Who is Stan Lee?
by Geoff Edgers
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was H.J. Heinz?
by Michael Burgan
Presents the life of the business mogul who turned a small food packagaing company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards
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Who was Jesus?
by Ellen Morgan
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Nikola Tesla?
by Jim Gigliotti
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Croatian-born engineer who developed alternating-current technology and invented the radio
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Ghoulia. Book 1
by Barbara Cantini
Spending her days playing with her albino greyhound while wishing for a friend, a little zombie who scares the other children with her pale green skin and purple-shadowed eyes decides to be entirely herself on Halloween.
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Happy Halloween, Charlie Brown!
by Jason Cooper
In a holiday Peanuts adventure that is complemented by a sheet of festive stickers, an excited Charlie Brown enlists Snoopy's help preparing for a costume contest at a big Halloween party. TV tie-in. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Skelly's Halloween
by David Martin
Waking up once every year to celebrate Halloween, Skelly the playful skeleton suffers an accident that leaves him scattered in pieces and worried he will miss all the fun, in a quirky twist on Humpty-Dumpty themes. By the author of All for Pie, Pie for All
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Thanksgiving on Plymouth Plantation : The Time Traveling Twins
by Diane Stanley
Factual events are incorporated into an illustrated fiction holiday tale that presents the story of the very first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Plantation in 1612, explaining the purpose of the celebration, profiling the party’s participants, describing the many tasty foods that were served, and more.
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