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Arabella Miller's tiny caterpillar
by Clare Jarrett
A little girl discovers a tiny caterpillar, and after taking care of him and feeding him leaves, she watches as he becomes a new and wonderful creature
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Arnie the doughnut
by Laurie Keller
Arnie the talking doughnut convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten, in an imaginative story about friendship. 40,000 first printing.
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A bad case of stripes
by David Shannon
Follows the plight of Camilla Cream, who dreams of being popular but who breaks out in "stripes" and is teased by the other kids, until an odd woman feeds her lima beans to cure her malady.
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Bark, George
by Jules Feiffer
The well-known cartoonist adds to his many whimsical books for little children the zany story of a puppy who does not sound like a puppy should, despite the efforts of his mother, illustrated in appealing, colorful cartoons.
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Bear came along
by Richard T. Morris
A river flowing through a forest becomes aware of its own potential for adventure when it is joined downstream by unlikely companions Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Raccoons and Duck, who hilariously discover how much they need one another. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bear feels sick
by Karma Wilson
When Bear is too sick to play, Mole, Hare, Mouse and the rest of the gang go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company so that he gets better soon! 100,000 first printing.
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Because
by Mo Willems
The six-time Emmy Award-winning Sesame Street writer and three-time Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! follows a young girl's journey to center stage through a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence and magic. 75,000 first printing
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Bedhead
by Margie Palatini
Waking up with the frizziest, loopiest, and clumpiest hair ever, Oliver and his family try to tame the wild mane, but to no avail, in a rollicking book filled with lively text and vivid illustrations.
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The best pet of all
by David LaRochelle
When his mother refuses to let him have a dog, but will allow him to have a dragon--if he can find one--a little boy discovers that a messy, loud, and mischievous dragon is definitely not the pet for him!
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Big Smelly Bear
by Britta Teckentrup
It’s never bath time for Big Smelly Bear which makes him completely unapproachable, but when he needs to enlist the aid of Big Fluffy Bear to scratch an unreachable itch, he just may need to reconsider his uncleanly ways. 12,500 first printing.
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The book with no pictures
by B. J. Novak
The Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his performances in The Office presents a silly read-aloud book that combines a deliberately image-free format with wacky nonsense text, goofy song lyrics and more. By the author of One More Thing.
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Boxes for Katje
by Candace Fleming
With the end of World War II, Katje and her family must struggle to survive in their small Dutch town, but when a package from America arrives and is offered as gesture of goodwill from a stranger across the ocean, Katje is overwhelmed and writes a letter of appreciation that marks the beginning of something magical.
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The boy who cried Bigfoot!
by Scott Magoon
Ben is a boy who has so often tried to convince people he has seen a Bigfoot that when a real Yeti arrives and borrows his bicycle, no one comes to see if he is telling the truth, in a classic tale with a hugely hilarious twist that carries a timeless message for children about the importance of establishing trust and not "crying wolf."
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The boy who cried wolf
by B. G. Hennessy
Bored with tending his sheep in the pasture, a young boy decides to liven up the afternoon by screaming to everyone that there are wolves approaching, in a classic tale about a mischievous child with an amusing new twist.
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The boy who was raised by librarians
by Carla D. Morris
Curious Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.
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Chewy Louie
by Howie Schneider
A family may have to get rid of their new pet, a cute puppy that eats everything in sight, including toys, bowls, and porches
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Children make terrible pets
by Peter Brown
When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train.
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Chocolatina
by Erik Kraft
Tina eats so much chocolate that she wakes up one morning and finds that she has turned into chocolate
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Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it
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Clay boy
by Mirra Ginsburg
In an animated retelling of a Russian folktale, a clay boy comes to life as soon as he is made by Grandpa and sets out to the village to sate his enormous appetite, which results in his growing to enormous proportions.
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Corduroy
by Don Freeman
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all
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The cow loves cookies
by Karma Wilson
While all the other animals on the farm enjoy eating their regular food, the cow chooses to eat the one thing she loves best, in a read-aloud story from the New York Times best-selling author of Bear Snores On.
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Crazy Hair Day
by Barney Saltzberg
Stanley is excited about Crazy Hair Day at his school, until he discovers that he has gotten the date wrong and it is actually Class Picture Day, but his classmates come to his rescue in a show of solidarity. Jr Lib Guild. 15,000 first printing.
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Creak! said the bed
by Phyllis Root
Awakened in the middle of a stormy night by a squeaky bedroom door, Mama invites her children and the family dog onto the creaky bed while Papa continues to snore away noisily. By the Boston Globe-Horn-winning author of Big Momma Makes the World.
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The curious garden
by Peter Brown
Liam discovers a hidden garden and, with careful tending, spreads color throughout the dark, gray city, in this imaginative picture book with an environmental theme.
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Dear zoo
by Rod Campbell
Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the contents of each package
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Doctor De Soto
by William Steig
Dr. De Soto, a mouse dentist, copes with the toothaches of various animals except those with a taste for mice, until the day a fox comes to him in great pain
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Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
by Mo Willems
When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
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Duck & Goose
by Tad Hills
When they come across a polka dot ball in a field, Duck and Goose claim the "egg" as their own and decide not to share it with one another, but after long conversations about their plans for their special find, the temperamental duo end up appreciating each other's creativity and become friends in the end.
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The egg
by M. P. Robertson
Finding an enormous egg in the chicken coop, George decides to tend to it until it hatches, but when a baby dragon emerges, George knows he has a great deal of responsibility on his hands as he must teach the newborn many important lessons that will stay with him for the rest of his life.
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Elephant & Piggie: Today I will fly!
by Mo Willems
While reckless Piggie is determined to fly, his friend Elephant is skeptical, but when Piggie gets a little help from others, amazing things happen. 75,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.
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Elephants can paint, too!
by Katya Arnold
After teaching painting to children for years, an artist ventures to Thailand to teach elephants how to do it as well and soon incredible works of art come to life by her new pupils in this true story about these incredible Asian elephants, enhanced with full-color illustrations and detailed sidebars.
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The empty pot
by Demi
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty
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Enemy pie
by Derek Munson
Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy Jeremy Ross, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend. By the illustrator of Odd Velvet. Jr Lib Guild.
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Extra yarn
by Mac Barnett
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
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The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
The story that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film follows the adventures of book-loving Morris Lessmore, who after losing the precious written objects in his life draws on the power of stories to save the day. By the best-selling author of The Man in the Moon.
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Fiona the hippo
by Richard Cowdrey
Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation
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A fish out of water
by Helen Marion Palmer
A fun-filled reading experience for the beginning reader about a little boy who overfeeds his fish
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A friend for Henry
by Jenn Bailey
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying and in the end, he finds a friend he can play with. Simultaneous eBook.
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Froggy gets dressed
by Jonathan London
Froggy wants to go out and play in the snow, but his mother has to keep calling him back in to dress him properly for the cold weather.
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Gaston
by Kelly DiPucchio
After a chance encounter at the park and a switch of places, Antoinette the bulldog and Gaston the poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances, in an adorable doggy tale from a New York Times best-selling author.
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The giant jam sandwich
by John Vernon Lord
When four million wasps fly into their village, the citizens of Itching Down devise a way of getting rid of them
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The giraffe who was afraid of heights
by David A. Ufer
A giraffe, a monkey, and a hippopotamus meet on their way to the doctor, as all three are afraid of doing what they are meant to do, but a hungry crocodile helps the three friends band together and overcome their fears
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The giving tree
by Shel Silverstein
A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return, in an anniversary edition of the classic book packaged with a CD of the story as read by the late author. 125,000 first printing.
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Go away, big green monster!
by Ed. Emberley
A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives.
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Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs
by Mo Willems
The three-time Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! presents the wacky story of three dinosaurs, including a visitor from Norway, who insist that they have not tidied up their home and prepared yummy pudding to trap a tasty little girl. 200,000 first printing.
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Good night, Gorilla : Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann
A zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little ape steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages.
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Grandfather's journey
by Allen Say
The author-artist of Tree of Cranes provides a moving, beautifully illustrated study of his family's own cross-cultural experience, in personal reminiscences of his grandfather's life in America and Japan that convey a love for both countries.
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The gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well
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Interrupting chicken
by David Ezra Stein
A tale inspired by a favorite joke follows the antics of a young chicken, whose discomfiting habit of interrupting bedtime stories is corrected in a whimsical and unexpected way.
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Harry the dirty dog
by Gene Zion
When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots
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Hi! Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
While out on a search to find the perfect creature to bring to "The Amazing Pet Show," a young boy encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a hand, in an amusing tale about a very unlikely friendship from the author of No Jumping on the Bed and Green Wilma. Reprint.
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How Rocket learned to read
by Tad Hills
When a dedicated yellow bird sets up a classroom in Rocket the puppy's favorite napping spot and begins to read aloud, the young canine is drawn in by the story and eventually learns to spell and read.
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I ain't gonna paint no more!
by Karen Beaumont
Excited with the art he has created on the walls, a young artist decides to continue on with his vibrant creations--soon painting the floors, ceiling, and himself in the process!
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I don't like Gloria!
by Kaye Umansky
When his owners bring home a cat named Gloria, Calvin the dog is none-to-pleased and vows never to like her--especially since she eats out of his bowl, sleeps in his bed, and gets all the attention!
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I want my hat back
by Jon Klassen
A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important, in a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist.
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If you give a mouse a cookie
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
A boy discovers that you can never tell where it will stop once you have given a demanding mouse a cookie.
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Interrupting chicken
by David Ezra Stein
A tale inspired by a favorite joke follows the antics of a young chicken, whose discomfiting habit of interrupting bedtime stories is corrected in a whimsical and unexpected way.
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Ira sleeps over
by Bernard Waber
A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear
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It's a tiger!
by David LaRochelle
A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn
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Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
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Junkyard wonders
by Patricia Polacco
Wanting to escape the labels of her special ed school, Trisha is initially disappointed to learn that her new school is called a "junkyard" for misfit students, a misconception that changes when she meets her quirky new teacher and uniquely talented classmates. By the author of January's Sparrow.
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King Midas : the golden touch
by Demi
The classic tale of greedy King Midas, who is able to turn everything into gold after a satyr grants his utmost desire, is vibrantly retold with lavish illustrations that capture the colors of the Aegean Sea and the magnificence of gold. 10,000 first printing.
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Kitten's first full moon
by Kevin Henkes
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it, but her adventure eventually leads her back home where something special is waiting just for her.
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Late for school
by Mike Reiss
A boy who has never been late to school runs into some very strange obstacles as he hurries on his way, only to discover when he arrives that he is a day early
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The library dragon
by Carmen Agra Deedy
The redoubtable Miss Lotta Scales, librarian and dragon at Sunrise Elementary School, is determined to preserve her precious books from the destructive clutches of the children, until little Molly Brickmeyer shows her that reading them is more fun than guarding them. IP.
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Library Lil
by Suzanne Williams
A formidable librarian makes readers not only out of the once resistant residents of her small town, but out of a tough-talking, television-watching motorcycle gang as well
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Little Beauty
by Anthony Browne
When a gorilla who knows sign language tells his keepers that he is lonely because there are no other gorillas in the zoo, they bring him a very special friend--a tiny kitten.
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Little Cub
by Olivier Dunrea
A young bear cub, who is alone in the world, and Old Bear, who is grumpy and tired of living alone, meet and discover what they have been missing. By the best-selling creator of the Gossie and Gertie books.
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The little engine that could
by Watty Piper
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain
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Lost and found
by Oliver Jeffers
While trying his best to help a penguin that has shown up at his door, a boy journeys all the way to the South Pole, only to realize that the penguin was never lost. By the creator of How to Catch a Star.
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Magritte's marvelous hat : a picture book
by D. B. Johnson
A visual account of the life and work of famous surrealist painter René Magritte shares the playful story of the artist's mischievous hat and invites children to learn about his creative concepts by using transparent pages that add yet another level of surrealism to the illustrations as the pictures transform with the turn of a page. By the award-winning creator of Henry Hikes to Fitchburg. 20,000 first printing.
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The matchbox diary
by Paul Fleischman
The creators of The Animal Hedge follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country, portrayed through breathtaking illustrations. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Joyful Noise.
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Mercy Watson goes for a ride
by Kate DiCamillo
When the Watsons' elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln stows away in the convertible, longing for adventure, Mercy, the pleasantly plump pig, happily takes the wheel--and delightful chaos ensues! 100,000 first printing.
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Miss Nelson is missing!
by Harry Allard
The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute
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Miss Smith's incredible storybook
by Michael Garland
When Mrs. Smith is late for school one day and their principal decides to read from her magic book, an incredible adventure begins as Zach and his classmates decide to set all the characters free, including the fire-breathing dragon and a group of mischievous pirates.
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The monster who ate my peas
by Danny Schnitzlein
A young boy agrees to give a disgusting monster first his soccer ball, then his bike in return for eating the boy's peas, but when the monster asks for his puppy, the boy makes a surprising discovery
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Moosetache
by Margie Palatini
A moose's moostache is too big to control until he meets Ms. Moose, who has her own hair problem. They conquer each other's heart and their hair problems
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The mouse and the princess
by Kate DiCamillo
Despereaux Tilling, a most unusual mouse, is banished from his colony after he talks to the lovely Princess Pea, and when the princess is kidnapped by rats, he sets off to rescue her
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Mr. Tiger goes wild
by Peter Brown
Wanting to have more fun when he tires of his prim-and-proper existence, staunch Mr. Tiger decides to give in to his wild nature until his antics go too far. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Creepy Carrots! 75,000 first printing.
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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming
Mr. McGreely makes his dream to have his own little farm come true until the arrival of some hungy bunnies cause him great problems by eating his fresh produce in the middle of the night.
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My friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann
After letting Rabbit play with his toy plane, Mouse finds himself in a real jam as the plane gets stuck high in a tree, but despite Rabbit's persistent assistance, Mouse's plane just won't come free.
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My teacher is a monster! (no, I am not) : No, I Am Not
by Peter Brown
Thinking his teacher is a monster for her no-nonsense disciplinary practices, young Bobby meets his teacher at the park on a weekend and discovers she may not be so monstrous after all. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots! 40,000 first printing.
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The napping house
by Audrey Wood
In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
Officer Buckle puts everyone to sleep with his painfully dull if informative lectures on safety, until he takes on a new partner, Gloria, Napville's new police dog, who knows just how to liven up Officer Buckle's safety speeches. BOMC.
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One grain of rice : a mathematical folktale
by Demi
A rajah who believes himself to be wise and fair uses his hungry people's rice for himself year after year, until a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan using the surprising power of doubling to win a billion grains of rice from the rajah. Tour.
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Otto the book bear
by Katie Cleminson
Experiencing deep happiness whenever his story is being told, Otto, a storybook bear who ventures outside of his book when nobody is looking, is inadvertently separated from his book and embarks on a grand adventure to find a new home. By the award-winning author of Magic Box. 50,000 first printing.
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Parts
by Tedd Arnold
A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart until he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves
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Pete the Cat : I love my white shoes
by Eric Litwin
Wearing his brand-new white shoes, Pete the Cat walks down the street paying no mind to the piles he steps in, which turn his white shoes into colorful messes. 45,000 first printing.
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Pink and Say
by Patricia Polacco
In a true story, Pinkus Aylee, a black Union soldier, finds Sheldon Curtis left for dead and carries him home to be tended by his mother, but when the two boys attempt to rejoin the Union troops, they are captured and sent to Andersonville Prison.
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The pout-pout fish
by Deborah Diesen
As the pout-pout fish swims along in the ocean, he discovers that being glum and spreading the "dreary wearies" isn't much fun anymore--especially when his true destiny is revealed!
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President Taft is stuck in the bath
by Mac Barnett
Inspired by a true anecdote, this larger-than-life tale of a presidential mishap is brimming with humor and over-the-top illustrations. By the author of the Boston Globe-Horn Book award-winning title, Extra Yarn.
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Raccoon's last race : a traditional Abenaki story
by Joseph Bruchac
Overly conceited about his great speed, all the animals of the forest were tired with Azban the Raccoon's self-centered way and so, when he was flattened by Big Rock during a big race, he had no friends to help him until the ants came up with an offer that Azban couldn't refuse.
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The rainbow fish
by Marcus Pfister
A big book edition of a prize-winning bestseller features striking foil holographic stamping and colorful illustrations, as it presents a charming tale about sharing.
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Ready for anything
by Keiko Kasza
Initially quite excited about going on a picnic with his friend Duck, Raccoon begins to consider all the terrible things that could happen, like getting stung by bees or running into a dragon, but patient Duck holds fast and finds just the perfect words needed to ease his friend's worried mind.
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The Recess Queen
by Alexis O'Neill
Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen. By the author of Loud Emily.
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The red racer
by Audrey Wood
Nona, a little girl who wants a new bicycle more than anything else in the world, decides to eliminate her old bike so that her parents will have to buy her the much-coveted Red Racer, in a whimsical morality play by the author of King Bidgood's in the Bathtub.
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Ribbit!
by Rodrigo Folgueira
In a warm, funny and beautifully illustrated story of friendship that is perfect for reading aloud, a group of frogs are living happily in a peaceful pond, until they discover a surprise visitor, a little pink pig, whose behavior causes some misunderstanding.
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Rumpelstiltskin
by Paul O. Zelinsky
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child
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The serious goose
by Jimmy Kimmel
Complemented by a mylar mirror for making faces, a picture-book debut by the late-night host depicts a whimsically tongue-in-cheek goose who rediscovers its sense of humor while reminding young readers to take “serious” approaches to silliness. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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The seven Chinese brothers
by Margaret Mahy
Bold, colorful, and historically accurate illustrations adorn a classic Chinese folktale, in which seven brothers use their supernatural gifts to overpower a cruel emperor. Reprint.
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Share, big bear, share!
by Maureen Wright
Big bear has a pail of berries that his friends would like him to share. He doesn't pay attention well, so each time the tree tells him to share he does something different
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A sick day for Amos McGee
by Philip Christian Stead
Amos, who spends time with the animals at the zoo everyday, learns the true meaning of friendship when he is too sick to make it to the zoo and the animals come calling to cheer him up. Jr Lib Guild.
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Silly Sally
by Audrey Wood
Readers play follow-the-leader as Silly Sally and her zany new companions parade to town, dancing jigs with pigs and singing tunes with loons, but things come to a halt when they are joined by a sheep and they all fall asleep.
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Something from nothing
by Phoebe Gilman
A modern adaptation of this favorite Jewish folktale describes how the blanket grandfather had made for young Joseph is transformed over the years into a jacket, a button, and, ultimately, a story.
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The squeaky door
by Margaret Read MacDonald
When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep.
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Stand tall, Molly Lou Melon
by Patty Lovell
Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself
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Stella Louella's runaway book
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Stella Louella's library book is due back today and she cannot find it anywhere, and as she begins looking, a wild chase for the book begins, sending her from the police station to the mechanic, until finally Mrs. Graham, the librarian, comes to the rescue.
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Strega Nona : an old tale
by Tomie DePaola
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works
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Stuck
by Oliver Jeffers
Resolving to free his kite from a tree, young Floyd tosses his shoe into the tree to knock down the kite only to lose the shoe as well, a situation that compels him to try throwing an orangutan, his front door and many other outrageous objects. By the author of The Incredible Book-Eating Boy.
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Superworm
by Julia Donaldson
A wacky new adventure by the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom introduces unlikely hero Superworm, who wiggles his way through the rescue of numerous friends only to be captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard.
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Surf's up
by Kwame Alexander
While his friend Bro reads his book, Dude takes him to the beach, but when they get there Dude wants to know how the story ends
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Sweet tooth
by Margie Palatini
Having such a stubborn, determined, and obnoxious sweet tooth has caused young Stewart a lot of problems and so he decides to resolve the matter permanently by overwhelming his demanding sweet tooth with a strong dose of healthy treats.
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The sweetest fig
by Chris Van Allsburg
Readers of all ages will be intrigued as fantasy and reality blur after a coldhearted dentist, Monsieur Bibot, is given magical figs as payment, and his dog Marcel has his own plans for the special fruit.
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Tacky the penguin
by Helen Lester
Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps
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Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem
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This is my book
by Mark Pett
The author explains how to make a book with the help of a panda he has drawn--who has his own ideas about how to make a book. Includes a flap, a pull tab, and a pop-up image
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Tiger can't sleep
by S. J. Fore
A young boy is kept awake by the noisy, "talented" tiger in his closet that is busy dancing, eating, and making music, but he finds that the best way to deal with a noisy tiger is to let him snuggle into bed with you.
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Tikki Tikki Tembo
by Arlene Mosel
When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names
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To the sea
by Cale Atkinson
Feeling invisible and lonely at school, Tim makes friends with a lost blue whale named Sam, who Tim resolves to help return home. A first book.
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Two Bobbies : a true story of Hurricane Katrina, friendship, and survival
by Kirby Larson
Having been left behind by their owners and forced to ride out the deadly storm, Bobbi the dog breaks free from his chain and goes in search of food on his own, followed endlessly by a frightened, blind cat whose entire survival depends on his new best friend. 35,000 first printing.
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The undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
Originally performed for ESPN’s The Undefeated, this poem by the Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover and artwork from a two-time Caldecott Honoree is a love letter to black life in the United States, highlighting the unspeakable trauma of slavery; the faith and fire of the Civil Rights Movement; and the grit, passion and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. Simultaneous eBook Illustrations.
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Unicorn thinks he's pretty great
by Bob Shea
Feeling overshadowed by newcomer Unicorn, who is able to fly to school and turn rain into cupcakes, Goat reluctantly shares a piece of pizza with his rival and learns that being a unicorn is more challenging than expected, a finding that leads to admiration and unexpected friendship.
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Unlovable
by Dan Yaccarino
Since everybody teases him because they do not consider him a beautiful dog, Alfred tells Rex, his new dog friend next door who can't see Alfred through the fence, a little lie in the hope that it will make him more receptive, but Alfred knows that the truth will eventually have to come out. 17,500 first printing.
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The watermelon seed
by Greg Pizzoli
An endearing little crocodile accidentally swallows a watermelon seed and envisions worst-case scenarios, from vines sprouting from his ears to his crocodile skin turning pink. A first book.
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What! cried Granny : an almost bedtime story
by Kate Lum
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.
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Where's my teddy?
by Jez Alborough
It seems to be a case of mistaken identity when Eddie's Teddy suddenly becomes too big to cuddle, and he meets up with a real bear in the woods who is facing the opposite dilemma.
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The widow's broom
by Chris Van Allsburg
Realistic and expressive black-and-white illustrations enhance an eerie story about a widow who helps a fallen witch who overestimated the power of her broom. 100,000 first printing. All ages.
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Wild about books
by Judy Sierra
A librarian named Mavis McGrew introduces the various animals of the zoo to the joy of reading when she drives her bookmobile to the zoo by mistake.
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You will be my friend!
by Peter Brown
Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her. By the best-selling author/illustrator of Children Make Terrible Pets.
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