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The alphabet from the sky : The Alphabet from the Sky
by Benedikt Gross
A geographer and designer have teamed up to take the alphabet to new heightsùliterallyùby using satellite imagery and computer technology to discover "accidental letters" all over the world, inviting kids to journey around the Earth in 26 letters and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the alphabet. Simultaneous eBook.
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Abuela
by Arthur Dorros
While riding on a bus through Manhattan with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City, in an evocative study of the loving bond between child and grandparent. Reprint.
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Ada Twist, scientist
by Andrea Beaty
The best-selling creators of Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer present the story of a little girl who, in the spirit of such visionaries as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, diligently applies her fledgling scientific prowess to advance her understanding of the world. 250,000 first printing.
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All because you matter
by Tami Charles
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do
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Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions
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Anansi and the moss-covered rock
by Eric A. Kimmel
Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals, until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson
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And then it's spring
by Julie Fogliano
Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green. By the Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
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And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street
by Seuss
Young Marco describes all the incredible things that he sees on Mulberry Street on his way home from school, in a sixtieth anniversary edition of Dr. Seuss's first children's book.
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Apples to Oregon : being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains
by Deborah Hopkinson
Moving away from his beloved home in Iowa to Oregon, Papa has a hard time saying good-bye to all his fruit trees and so, in addition to his large family, packs up a collection of peach, plum, and apple saplings to plant in his new garden upon his arrival.
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Are you a cheeseburger?
by Monica Arnaldo
"Grub is a lonely raccoon. Rumbling in the trash. Looking for food. Seed is, well, a seed! Patiently waiting in the trash. Hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub has just one big question first: What will Seed grow? Could Seed grow Grub's favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers? Seed isn't sure what a cheeseburger is exactly, but . . . maybe! And so begins a hilarious friendship following two unlikely strangers learning more about the other and discovering the pressure that comes with fulfilling expectations"
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Arthur's nose
by Marc Tolon Brown
Unhappy with his nose, Arthur the aardvark visits the rhinologist to get a new one.
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Back to front and upside down!
by Claire Alexander
Stan doesn't like writing--his letters come out upside down and back to front, some don't even look like letters at all, and he certainly can't tell Miss Catnip because he fears everyone will laugh at him; but today, as his class writes cards for a special occasion, Stan finds it harder and harder to hide his troubles...
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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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Bailey
by Harry Bliss
Although he is a dog, Bailey goes to school, where his canine abilities enliven an ordinary day
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Ball
by Mary Sullivan
In this close-to-wordless, comic book-style picture book, children witness a dog's day-to-day struggle just trying to find a partner to throw the ball, until the dog begins a hilarious one-sided game of fetch and then has a wild, ball-centric dream at naptime. 20,000 first printing.
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Ballet Cat: the totally secret secret
by Bob Shea
Unable to decide how to spend their play date together, Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony share secrets that they fear will challenge their friendship. By the creator of the Dinosaur vs. series.
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Ballet stars
by Joan Holub
A class of budding ballet stars demonstrates dance steps while practicing for a big show on the stage, in a reading skill-developing story that features rhythmic text, illustrated clues and two sheets of stickers. By the author of Shampoodle. Simultaneous.
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A balloon for Isabel
by Deborah Underwood
Enjoying gift bookmarks but tiring of receiving them for every single special occasion, porcupines Isabel and Walter look longingly at the bright balloons that all of the other animals receive and fear their sharp quills will prevent them from having as much fun. 40,000 first printing.
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Bartholomew and the oobleck;
by Seuss
The King, tired of rain, snow, sun, and fog, commands his magicians to make something else come down from the sky, but when oobleck falls, in sticky greenish droplets, Bartholomew Cubbins shames the King and saves the kingdom
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Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade
by Melissa Sweet
A tribute to the first creator of the giant helium balloons that fill the sky during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade traces the work of pioneering artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative "upside-down puppet" creations have become the parade's trademark. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Tupelo Rides the Rails. 25,000 first printing.
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Battle Bunny
by Jon Scieszka
Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a sweet-silly picture book about the Birthday Bunny that his grandma gave him on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.
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Be you!
by Peter H. Reynolds
A joyful celebration of individuality by the best-selling creator of The Dot invites children to learn, have adventures, find their courage and be their unique selves. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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 has a story to tell
by Philip Christian Stead
The Caldecott Medal-winning team of A Sick Day for Amos McGee traces the efforts of a bear who is unable to share a story with animal friends who are too busy preparing for the coming winter to attend him, a situation that compels Bear to assist their efforts in the hope of imparting his story before everyone goes into hibernation.
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Because Amelia smiled
by David Ezra Stein
A little girl's smile as she skips down the street inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will she shares soon spreads around the world. From the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.
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Bedtime for Frances
by Russell Hoban
A revised edition of the classic children's tale about Frances, the little badger who thinks of a variety of ways to keep from having to go to bed, adds glowing colors to the original beloved illustrations. Simultaneous.
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The bee tree
by Patricia Polacco
Searching for a bee tree, Grampa and Mary Ellen chase a bottle of bees through Bishop's Meadow, into Dunk Woods, and beyond, picking up a group of colorful nineteenth-century characters along the way.
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Before morning
by Joyce Sidman
Hoping for a break from her usual rushed schedule, a small child watches as her wish comes true in the wake of a heavy snowfall, in a lyrical story complemented by scratchboard art. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night and the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Swirl by Swirl. Simultaneous eBook. 40,000 first printing.
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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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Betty Bunny loves chocolate cake
by Michael B. Kaplan
Loving her first chocolate cake so much that she declares she will someday marry one, the strong-willed Betty Bunny takes a piece of cake to school in her pocket and refuses all other foods despite her mother's insistence that she eat healthy foods first.
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Beware of the frog
by William Bee
Living on the edge of the dark wood, Mrs. Collywobbles feels secure with her pet frog as her resident protector, but when the Smelly Troll, Giant Hungry Ogre, and Greedy Goblin suddenly come snooping around, the little frog proves his worth and gives them all a lesson they won't soon forget!
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Big bear hug
by Nicholas Oldland
A contemporary fable finds an affectionate bear losing his desire to hug everything in the forest after witnessing a human cutting down a tree, an event that compels the bear to stop the destruction of his homeland.
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Big cat, little cat
by Elisha Cooper
"A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats"
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The big honey hunt
by Stan Berenstain
According to Papa Bear, a bear must use his "smarts" to search for honey, so when he brings Brother Bear along on a hunt for honey, it takes more than a few missteps to outsmart the Bears.
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A big mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
The award-winning creator of When the Sea Turned to Silver traces a lighthearted origin story about the phases of the moon and a little girl who can't resist taking a nibble of the delicious Mooncake. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Big red lollipop
by Rukhsana Khan
Forced to bring her little sister along to a birthday party, Rubina is mortified when her younger sibling demands to win every game and steals Rubina's red lollipop party favor.
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The big umbrella
by Amy June Bates
An authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day. Simultaneous eBook.
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Biscuit
by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit, the little yellow puppy, is so excited and energetic that he would rather play than go to bed, in an early vocabulary-building story for the youngest readers. Simultaneous.
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Black dog
by Levi Pinfold
In a modern fairy tale about the power of fear and how it distorts our view of the world, the Black Dog that appears outside the Hope family's home seems to grow larger and larger as each frightened member of the Hope family sees it, but the youngest member of the household is not afraid and is able to break the spell.
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Blueberries for Sal
by Robert McCloskey
Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother
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Boot & Shoe
by Marla Frazee
Boot and Shoe are dogs that live in the same house, eat from the same bowl and sleep in the same bed but spend their days on separate porches until a squirrel mixes things up. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of All the World.
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The boy who cried ninja
by Alex Latimer
A young boy named Tim is accused of lying when he tells his parents that a ninja ate the last piece of cake and a sunburned crocodile landed on the roof, so he figures out a way to prove that he is telling the truth
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Brothers at bat : the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
by Audrey Vernick
Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how the Acerra family formed their own semi-pro baseball team in the 1930s and became the longest-running all-brother team in history. By the author of Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? 30,000 first printing.
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Building our house
by Jonathan Bean
A young girl narrates her family's move from the city to the country, where they have bought a piece of land and live in a trailer while they build a house from the ground up, with help from relatives and friends.
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Bully
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Interacting with other animals in mean-spirited ways, a little bull calls names and behaves in an intimidating manner until his bullying behavior is brought to his attention. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of First the Egg.
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Cake soup
by Erica Farber
When friends gather to prepare a birthday party for Lowly, there are many surprises including a most unusual cake
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The cat in the hat
by Seuss
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games
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CatStronauts : Mission Moon
by Drew Brockington
Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant
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A chair for my mother
by Vera B. Williams
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire
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Charley's first night
by Amy Hest
The award-winning author of Kiss Good Night and the illustrator of There's Going to Be a Baby team up in a story about a little boy who spends a first night with his new puppy while promising to be responsible and deciding to change the whimpering puppy's sleeping place.
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Charlie & Mouse
by Laurel Snyder
Two inventive young brothers share a series of wacky adventures involving conversations with lumps, a neighborhood party, a rock-selling venture and the creation of the "bedtime banana." Simultaneous eBook.
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Chester
by Mélanie Watt
As the author/illustrator attempts to create a picture book about a mouse in a house, her rotund feline Chester sends the mouse packing and attempts to rewrite the story with his handy red marker
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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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Clever Jack takes the cake
by Candace Fleming
Baking a cake for the princess's 10th birthday party when he doesn't have enough money to buy a present, clever Jack is challenged to bring the cake to the castle in one piece. By the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of The Lincolns and the illustrator of the Christopher Award-winning How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
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The cloud spinner
by Michael Catchpool
Possessing a magical ability to weave magnificent cloth from the clouds, a small boy prepares just enough fabric for a warm scarf until he is noticed by the king, who orders him to prepare enough for a sumptuous and unnecessary wardrobe, a demand that brings unexpected consequences.
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Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
by Judi Barrett
Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse
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Come on, rain
by Karen Hesse
Tess, her friends, and their Mamas join in a joyous rain dance when their prayers are answered and the skies let loose after a long drought has parched the land.
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The cookie fiasco
by Dan Santat
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle and the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Knuffle Bunny present the story of four wacky animal friends who struggle to share three cookies. 75,000 first printing.
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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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Cork & Fuzz
by Dori Chaconas
Dodging pinecones, playing games, and meeting in hidden logs are all part of a day's adventure for best friends Cork the muskrat and Fuzz the possum, in an easy-to-read tale with full-color illustrations.
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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
by Erica Silverman
Accompanied by her devoted horse Cocoa, Cowgirl Kate tends to her many tasks during her busy day on the range and, despite a few arguments between the two, gets them done with time to spare, in a fun addition to a new easy-reader series. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint.
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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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Curious George
by H. A. Rey
The curiosity of a newly-captured monkey gets him into continual trouble
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Dancing dinos at the beach
by Sally Lucas
This delightful, rhyming easy-to-read book is perfect for a day at the beach; when the dancing dinos pop out of a picture book and land in the sand, it's not long before they have completely taken over the beach, building sand castles, collecting shells and even waterskiing--no beachgoer is safe from the madcap mayhem of these mamboing dinosaurs! Simultaneous.
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Danny and the dinosaur
by Syd Hoff
In a new edition of this classic children's story, Danny fulfills every boy's fantasy and befriends a dinosaur. By the author of Sammy the Seal.
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The dark
by Lemony Snicket
A poetic tale by the best-selling author of the Series of Unfortunate Events books and the award-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat follows the transformation of young Laszlo, who gradually learns to overcome a universal fear of the dark. 75,000 first printing.
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Dave the potter : artist, poet, slave
by Laban Carrick Hill
The National Book Award finalist author of Harlem Stomp! teams up with the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor books Martin's Big Words and Rosa to present the story of the talented 19th-century artist and poet whose creative gifts reflected and empowered his life of slavery.
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The day the crayons quit
by Drew Daywalt
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. 75,000 first printing.
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The deadliest creature in the world
by Brenda Z. Guiberson
The creators of The Most Amazing Creature in the Sea and Frog Song profile and compare the world's most dangerous predators, including strangling snakes, venomous spiders and infection-spreading insects.
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Deep in the Sahara
by Kelly Cunnane
Longing to wear a colorful malafa cloth like the women in her Muslim community in Mauritania, young Lalla learns how the garment honors her faith and cultural traditions before her mother invites her to try on a beautiful blue cloth and join her in prayers. By the award-winning author of For You Are a Kenyan Child.
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Detective LaRue : letters from the investigation
by Mark Teague
Obedience school dropout-turned-detective, Ike LaRue stands accused for a crime he did not commit involving missing cats and must race against time to prove his innocence--with hilarious results!
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Dewey : there's a cat in the library!
by Vicki Myron
After being abandoned in the library's book return box and discovered by the librarian, Dewey the kitten is adopted, named, and given the library as a place to call his home, happily meeting and greeting all the visitors who come and go throughout the day.
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Dixie loves school pet day
by Grace Gilman
When Dixie the puppy goes to school with Emma for Pet Day, she is very excited and hopes to make new friends
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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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Dodsworth in New York
by Tim Egan
When Dodsworth sets out for adventure, including a stop in New York City before going to Paris, London, and beyond, he does not expect a crazy duck to stow away in his suitcase and lead him on a merry chase.
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Dog and Bear : two friends, three stories
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Simple text and colorful pictures follow a frisky dachshund and a slightly timid stuffed bear who share fun, friendship and adventure. By the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book First the Egg. Simultaneous.
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Dog loves books
by Louise Yates
Disappointed by an initial lack of business on his new bookstore's opening day, Dog passes the time by reading exciting stories that he subsequently recommends to his discerning first customers. By the author of A Small Surprise.
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The double bass blues
by Andrea J. Loney
An aspiring musician whose life straddles the disparate worlds of the suburban school, where he is revered for his talents, and the bustling streets of his crowded home travels back and forth with his double bass, observing the symphony of his surroundings. Illustrations.
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Double trouble in Walla Walla
by Andrew Clements
It's an ordinary morning in Walla Walla until Lulu, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal are all infected by a word warp which makes them reduplicate everything they say
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Draw!
by Raúl Colón
Based on his own childhood, an award-winning artist presents a wordless book about the limitless nature of creativity through the story of a boy named Leonardo, who begins to imagine, then draw, a world crafted through the sheer power of his imagination.
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Ducks in a row
by Lori Haskins Houran
Max the duck wishes he could do something for the other animals living at Irene's house, but when his aunts arrive for a visit he gets more than his fill of being helpful
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Each kindness
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong by making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
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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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Ella, the elegant elephant
by Carmela D'Amico
Painfully shy, Ella, the littlest elephant, starts a new school wearing her grandmother's spiffy red hat for good luck, but when a mean bully torments her, Ella harnesses the power of kindness--and great fashion--to teach the bully a valuable lesson.
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Elmer
by David McKee
All the elephants of the jungle were gray except Elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the other elephants laugh
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The elves and the shoemaker
by Paul Galdone
When the poor shoemaker and his wife discover the two naked little elves who have helped them become successful, they sew fine outfits for them
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E-mergency!
by Tom Lichtenheld
Chock-full of verbal and visual puns, this zany book is sure to tickle both the brain and the funny bone as it relates the story of the day the letter E took a tumble and injured herself, an accident that reuired other letters to replace her and how the words were spelled as a result!
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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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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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Eyes that kiss in the corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment
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Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor
A young girl who loves fancy things helps her family to be fancy for one special night. By the illustrator of America: A Patriotic Primer. Jr Lib Guild.
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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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Finding Winnie : the true story of the world's most famous bear
by Lindsay Mattick
A picture book adaptation of the story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh describes how the author's great-grandfather, a veterinarian from Winnipeg, rescued a bear cub and took her with him to an English army base during World War I. Simultaneous eBook. 25,000 first printing.
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First day jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class
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The first day of school
by Margaret McNamara
Upset about having to leave his favorite dog at home when he goes to school, a wise teacher informs young Michael that if his pet comes to school it will be shared and owned by all, thus making Michael rethink his plan and leave Cookie with his mother at home where he belongs. Simultaneous.
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Flappy and Scrappy
by Arthur Yorinks
After canine friends Scrappy and Flappy play an unusual game of catch, Scrappy complains that everyone has forgotten his birthday, but Flappy has some surprises in store for his buddy.
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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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Fly away home
by Eve Bunting
A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal and trying not to be noticed, is given hope when he sees a trapped bird find its freedom
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The foot book,
by Seuss
Beginner's text describes all sorts of feet doing all sorts of things
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Fox the tiger
by Corey R. Tabor
Fox decides to become a tiger because they are fast and sneaky, and soon, his other animal friends are joining in
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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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From seed to plant
by Gail Gibbons
Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce
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Froodle
by Antoinette Portis
One day, amidst the usual chirps, tweets and caws, Little Brown Bird decides she doesn't want to sing the same old song and out comes a new tune that shakes up the neighborhood and changes things forever.
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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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Gingerbread baby
by Jan Brett
Matti and his mother bake a gingerbread baby that escapes from their oven and leads a crowd on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale about a not-so-clever gingerbread man. 200,000 first printing.
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Give and take
by Christopher Raschka
In his apple orchard, a farmer meets a little man named Take and follows his advice, which does not turn out well, and the next day meets a little man named Give, whose advice is just as bad
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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, dog. Go!
by Philip D. Eastman
Different kinds of dogs drive cars, wear hats, run around in mazes, and even have wild parties in treetops
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Goin' someplace special
by Pat McKissack
Set in the South in the 1950s, 'Trica Ann is delighted to be able to go "someplace special" all by herself, but when she is faced with signs reading "For Whites Only," she must find the courage inside to continue her journey to the public library, where everyone is welcome. 35,000 first printing.
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Going down home with Daddy
by Kelly Starling Lyons
In this rich and moving celebration of history, culture and ritual, eloquent text and stunning illustrations illuminate the power of family and multigenerational family traditions.
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Goldilocks
by Ruth Sanderson
In this twist on the classic tale, Goldilocks realizes the error of her ways after breaking into the home of the Three Bears and decides to make amends for her inappropriate behavior by helping the family pick berries and make tasty muffins for all four of them to enjoy together!
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Goose and Duck
by Jean Craighead George
With Goose and Duck certain that he is their mother and thus mimicking his every move, a young boy takes the lead to care for his two feathered friends and keep them out of trouble as they develop and learn how to live in the world on their own.
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Grand Canyon
by Jason Chin
A sumptuously illustrated exploration of the Grand Canyon past and present describes how it formed and how it is home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved there for millennia.
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Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden
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The great fuzz frenzy
by Janet Stevens
When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their newfound frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco
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A green, green garden
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter and his family work on growing a garden, and after planting seeds, watering each seedling, and waiting for the plants to grow, they have a green garden with lots of vegetables
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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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Hair love : a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere
by Matthew A Cherry
An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Hank finds an egg
by Rebecca Dudley
Hank finds an egg on the ground while walking in the woods, discovers the nest from which it fell, and tries his best to return it
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Harry to the rescue!
by Thea Feldman
Tucker Mouse is trapped and Harry Cat is trying to rescue him in an all new story created especially for beginning readers based on the characters from The Cricket in Times Square. Simultaneous.
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Hello Lighthouse
by Sophie Blackall
"Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper."
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Here comes the strikeout
by Leonard P. Kessler
Bobby changes from an "easy out" to a game-winning hitter with the help of a friend and a lot of hard work
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Hey, Al
by Arthur Yorinks
A city janitor and his treasured canine companion are transported by a large colorful bird to an island in the sky, where their comfortable paradise existence threatens to turn them into birds as well
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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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Hi, Koo! : a year of seasons
by Jon J Muth
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Zen Shorts presents a celebration of the four seasons that complements thematic scenes featuring the endearing panda bear, Koo, with 26 haikus.
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Hippos are huge!
by Jonathan London
The naturalist author of the Froggy series presents a lively introduction to the hippopotamus that describes its less well-known characteristics, such as its strength, speed and deadly nature.
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Home
by Betsy Gould Hearne
Megan and Randall's adventuresome and dangerous search for the lost king Brendan takes them to a strange land inhabited by lion-like men
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Honeybee : the busy life of apis mellifera
by Candace Fleming
Describes the life of a typical worker bee, as she emerges from her cell, does different jobs around the hive while growing big enough and strong enough to fly, and flies far and wide to search for nectar
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Hook
by Ed. Young
After the egg he had given the chickens hatches and the bird within turns out to be an eaglet, the young boy, with the help of the hens and rooster, work together to teach it how to fly and are thrilled when the day finally comes that it takes to the sky and flies away to live the life for which it was destined.
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Hooray for Reading Day!
by Margery Cuyler
First-grader Jessica, a big worrier, is especially afraid that she will make a mistake when she is reading in front of her class and parents on Reading Theater Day, but after lots of practice reading to her dog Wiggles, she performs perfectly.
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Hooway for Wodney Wat
by Helen Lester
All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can't pronounce the r's in his name, but it is Rodney's speech impediment that drives away Camilla Capybera, the class bully. By the creators of Tacky in Trouble. 12,500 first printing.
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The house in the night
by Susan Marie Swanson
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light, in a bedtime book for youngsters that names nighttime things, such as a bed and the moon.
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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 am Jim Henson
by Brad Meltzer
A picture book introduction to the creator of the Muppets describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. Simultaneous eBook.
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I can be anything!
by Jerry Spinelli
A little boy exuberantly explores a wide variety of fantastical things he may want to be when he grows up, from a paper plane folder and a puppy dog holder to a snowball smoother and a baby sis soother. By the Newbury Medal-winning author of Maniac Magee.
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I talk like a river
by Jordan Scott
The award-winning author of Blert depicts the relatable story of a child with a speech impairment who finds new ways to communicate and overcome isolation by reconnecting with nature alongside a loving parent. Illustrations.
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I wanna iguana
by Karen Kaufman Orloff
When Alex decides he wants a pet iguana, he has a hard time convincing his mother that having a giant reptile around the house is a good idea.
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I will never not ever eat a tomato
by Lauren Child
A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter
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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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Imogene's antlers
by David Small
The dryly comic story of a little girl who awakens one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 25 years ago and now returns in a hardcover edition for its silver anniversary.
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The Insomniacs
by Karina Wolf
When Mr. and Mrs. Insomniac and little Mika move 12 time zones away for Mrs. Insomniac's new job, they have trouble staying awake during the day and make an interesting discovery about themselves.
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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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Itzhak : a boy who loved the violin
by Tracy Newman
A picture-book portrait of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman describes his upbringing by a poor immigrant family in Tel Aviv, the music that inspired his early childhood and the difficult obstacles, including disabling polio, that challenged his musical development. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Jabari jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Passing tests in swimming class that give him the confidence to try jumping off the diving board, little Jabari stretches his muscles and squeezes his dad's hand when the big moment arrives, in a story that celebrates finding one's courage. A first picture book.
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The jewel box ballerinas
by Monique de Varennes
When Bibi Branchflower, a lonely rich woman, purchases a magic jewel box, she sets out to make the two tiny ballerinas within it smile again, discovering the power of love and friendship.
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Joe and Sparky get new wheels
by Jamie Michalak
When they see a car sitting unoccupied at the cageless zoo where they live, adventurous Joe the giraffe convinces shy Sparky the turtle to go for a ride and soon the two are tearing up the town--visiting a burger joint, going through a car wash, and having the wildest time of the lives!
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Journey
by Aaron Becker
Using a red marker, a young girl draws a door on her bedroom wall and through it enters another world where she experiences many adventures, including being captured by an evil emperor
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Jessica Finch in pig trouble
by Megan McDonald
Planning what she hopes will be a fun-filled party for her upcoming birthday, Jessica uninvites an increasingly pig-headed Judy Moody amid growing fears that her most-coveted birthday present, a pot-bellied pig, will not be forthcoming, in a new spin-off series that is geared to newly independent readers. Simultaneous.
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Jungle bullies
by Steven Kroll
To get what they want, the larger jungle animals bully the smaller ones until Mama Monkey shows them all the benefits of sharing.
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Julius
by Angela Johnson
Maya's grandfather brings her, from Alaska, a huge, pink pig named Julius, and together the two of them learn about friendship, affection, and sharing. Reprint.
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Just ducks!
by Nicola Davies
Living in the city near a river where mallard ducks make their homes, a young girl hears quacking when she wakes up in the mornings and watches her feathered friends bobbing upside down in the water, in a tale complemented by cheerful watercolor illustrations and engaging facts. By the author of Surprising Sharks.
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Katy no-pocket
by Emmy Payne
Sad because she has no pocket to carry her son, Katy Kangaroo looks for one and finds more than she expected
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Kindergarten, here I come!
by David Steinberg
The author of Grasshopper Pie and Other Poems presents a gentle introduction to kindergarten that features exuberant young children sharing their first experiences of familiar kindergarten milestones. Simultaneous.
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King and Kayla and the case of the missing dog treats
by Dori Hillestad Butler
When the peanut butter treats Kayla has made for Jillian's new puppy go missing, the elimination of her own dog, King, as a suspect reveals the presence of a possible intruder in the house. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Buddy Files: Case of the Lost Boy.
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Kingfisher Readers: Baby animals
by Thea Feldman
Developed with literacy experts, the five-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. At level 1 (beginning to read), the language consists of short, simple sentences that use straightforward vocabulary and punctuation, a high level of phonic regularity and lots of repetition. Includes a simple glossary. Simultaneous.
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The Kissing hand
by Audrey Penn
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him
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La princesa and the pea
by Susan Middleton Elya
A rhyming, Latino twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words, includes a glossary, and features artwork inspired by the culture of Peru
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Last stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.
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The library
by Sarah Stewart
A funny, rhyming tale of Elizabeth Brown, book lover, tells of the joy she derives from her favorite pastime, curling up with a good book.
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Library lion
by Michelle Knudsen
A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend
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Little bear
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
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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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Little Toot : pictures and story
by Hardie Gramatky
Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm
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The littlest dinosaur
by Michael Foreman
The littlest dinosaur thinks he is too small to do much of anything, until his family and neighbors get in trouble at the mud flats and need his help.
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Locomotive
by Brian Floca
The award-winning creator of Moonshot presents a richly detailed visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
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The lonely book
by Kate Bernheimer
Once popular, an increasingly shabby library book grows lonely until a young girl rediscovers it, but when it becomes lost again, both the book and the girl wonder if they will have a happy ending. By the award-winning author of The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum and the award-winning illustrator of Catching the Moon.
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Lots of dots
by Craig Frazier
Circular shapes are spotted in familiar objects and everyday situations
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Mac and Cheese
by Sarah Weeks
Macaroni and Cheese--two cats who are as different as night and day--are nevertheless best friends, as Cheese proves when a gust of wind plays havoc with Mac's favorite hat. By the creators of Pip Squeak. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing.
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Madlenka
by Peter SÃs
Madlenka, whose New York City neighbors include the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the South American grocer, and the Chinese shopkeeper, goes around the block to show them her loose tooth and finds that it is like taking a trip around the world. 50,000 first printing.
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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 man who walked between the towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
Offers the incredible and true story of French aerialist Philippe Petit who walked, danced, and performed tricks for more than an hour on a tightrope set up between the two towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
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Many moons;
by James Thurber
Though many try, only the court jester is able to fulfill Princess Lenore's one wish
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Martha speaks
by Susan Meddaugh
Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup
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McDuff saves the day
by Rosemary Wells
When an army of insects destroys Fred and Lucy's hopes for a lovely lunch, McDuff heads out to find a good replacement lunch for his family and soon comes upon Mr. DiMaggio, a kind man who is only too happy to share his picnic lunch with his new friends. Reissue.
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Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama
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Me-- Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist
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Mia and the too big tutu
by Robin Farley
Amidst all the excitement of her first day of dance class, Mia the kitten accidentally picks up her sister's tutu instead of her own, which is way too big for her. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing.
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Millions of cats
by Wanda Gág
An old man makes an unwise decision when he brings too many cats home to his wife, who asked him to bring home just one. A Newbery Honor Book. Reissue.
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Minnie and Moo go dancing
by Denys Cazet
In search of a "nice pair of thumbs," Minnie and Moo delve into the magical world of frilly dresses, hair color, eye shadow, and dancing inside the farmer's house, only to be mistaken for the farmer's twin sisters from California.
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Mirette on the high wire
by Emily Arnold McCully
In a story set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Paris, Mirette, a young girl living in the Widow Gateau's boarding house, becomes the pupil of a former tightrope walker and, in exchange, gives her teacher a valuable lesson about faith and courage.
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Miss Bindergarten gets ready for kindergarten
by Joseph Slate
Miss Bindergarten, the Kindergarten teacher, organizes her classroom, stacking the shelves and hanging the charts, in preparation for the exciting upcoming first day of school.
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Miss Brooks loves books! (and I don't)
by Barbara Bottner
Unable to experience her classmates' enthusiasm for reading favorite library books, Missy challenges her determined librarian to find just the right story among the ones that are otherwise too flowery, furry or otherwise unsatisfying.
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Miss Rumphius
by Barbara Cooney
As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all those things, the last being the most difficult of all
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Monkeys and dog days
by Kate Banks
Excited to finally have a dog to call their own, brothers Pete and Max get an important lesson in being responsible when they come to realize all the work involved in tending to the needs of their precious pet.
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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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Mouse & Lion : Aesop retold
by Rand Burkert
Featuring lavish illustrations by the artist of the Caldecott Honor-winning Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs, a debut picture book is a lyrical adaptation of Aesop's classic tale about an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a lion in which an act of mercy proves to be a lifesaving gesture.
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Mouse and Mole, fine feathered friends
by Wong Herbert Yee
In order to try to get closer to the birds to watch them and create their bird books, Mouse and Mole glue feathers to themselves, in a high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out.
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The mouse who ate the moon
by Petr Horáécek
Gazing at her beloved full moon at night, Little Mouse is unable to resist taking a nibble of a delicious banana that she believes is a piece of the moon that has fallen from the sky, rendering the moon no longer round. By the author of Animal Opposites.
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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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Mr. Wuffles!
by David Wiesner
Mr. Wuffles ignores all his cat toys but one, which turns out to be a spaceship piloted by small green aliens, and when Mr. Wuffles plays a little too roughly with the toy ship, the aliens must venture into the cat's territory to make emergency repairs. By the three-time Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of Tuesday (1992), The Three Pigs (2002) and Flotsam (2007).
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My kite is stuck! : and other stories
by Salina Yoon
A trio of stories follows Big Duck, whose adventures include getting his kite out of a tree when it becomes stuck; navigating the shoals of jealousy when Porcupine and Little Duck find a new friend; and forgetting something very important while building a lemonade stand with Porcupine. By the award-winning creator of Penguin in Love.
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Nate the great
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture
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Neville
by Norton Juster
When Neville and his family move into a new house, the young boy devises an ingenious way to meet people in the neighborhood.
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The night world
by Mordicai Gerstein
A celebration of the nighttime world invites children to join an evening of secret exploration that culminates in a beautiful sunrise. By the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. 20,000 first printing.
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Nightsong
by Ari Berk
Chiro, a young bat, is nervous about flying into the world for the first time without his mother, especially on a very dark night, but he soon learns to rely on his "song" to find his way and stay safe.
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Niño wrestles the world
by Yuyi Morales
Believing himself capable of fending off the most monstrous opponents, underpants-clad Lucha Libre champion Niño is challenged by a no-holds-barred wrestling match that truly tests his skills when his younger sisters wake up from their naps.
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Noodleheads see the future
by Tedd Arnold
Inspired by folktales about fools from around the world, brothers Mac and Mac Noodlehead exasperate Uncle Ziti, are fooled by their friend Meatball, and make a garden for their mother
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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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Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good
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One cool friend
by Toni Buzzeo
Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.
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One minute till bedtime : 60-second poems to send you off to sleep
by Kenn Nesbitt
A former Children's Poet Laureate presents a blockbuster collection of all-new poetry penned by some of the most beloved and celebrated poets of our time—including Jack Prelutsky, Jon Scieszka, Mary Ann Hoberman, Nikki Grimes, Lemony Snicket, Jane Yolen and many more—illuminated with dreamlike wit and whimsy by an award-winning, New York Times illustrator. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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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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Outside in
by Deborah Underwood
A mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Owl moon
by Jane Yolen
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl
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Ox-cart man
by Donald Hall
Describes the day-to-day life throughout the changing seasons of an early 19th-century New England family
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A pair of polar bears : twin cubs find a home at the San Diego Zoo
by Joanne Ryder
When twin polar bear cubs were discovered alone in the wilds of Alaska, rescuers got involved to save the unprotected creatures by bringing them to the San Diego Zoo's Polar Bear Plunge where the two have grown into healthy, unique, and charismatic characters for all the world to see.
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Papa, please get the moon for me
by Eric Carle
In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size
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Pearl and Wagner : four eyes
by Kate McMullan
When Wagner's eye test indicates that he needs glasses, it takes him a little while--and some help from his friends--to adjust to his new look, in the delightful fourth book in the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning series.
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Penny and her song
by Kevin Henkes
A first entry in a new series by the Caldecott Medal-winning author of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Kitten's First Full Moon introduces sweet and curious little mouse Penny, who longs to share a special song with her family without waking her baby siblings. 150,000 first printing.
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A pet named Sneaker
by Joan Heilbroner
Sneaker the snake is not only a good pet for Pete, he becomes a good student at Pete's school and a hero at the public swimming pool.
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Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons
by Eric Litwin
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off one by one, he still finds a reason to sing. 150,000 first printing.
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Pete the cat : play ball!
by James Dean
A beginning reader story about super-groovy Pete the cat follows his haphazard participation in a youth baseball game, where he learns the importance of fair play over winning
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Piggie pie
by Margie Palatini
Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make a piggie pie, but when she arrives she can't find a single porker
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Pinkalicious
by Victoria Kann
Being pink obsessed, a little girl goes wild when she is served pink cupcakes at a party, but when she eats one too many and actually turns pink, the little girl worries that her pink passion might have gotten a bit out of control--even for her!
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The pirate of kindergarten
by George Ella Lyon
Struggling in school when her double vision makes it hard for her to figure out which image she sees is real, kindergartener Ginny receives an eye patch to help correct her sight and enjoys imagining herself to be a pirate who now performs activities with double ease.
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Plantzilla
by Jerdine Nolen
When Mortimer Henryson takes home Plantzilla, the plant he has been lovingly caring for all year in his third grade classroom, for the summer, things take a disastrous turn when a pot roast vanishes and Mrs. Henryson's prized Chihuahua disappears, in a rollicking tale told entirely through letters. 30,000 first printing.
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Pony crazy
by Cathy Hapka
After moving to the country and discovering that her new friend Jill raises ponies on her farm, horse-lover Meg is thrilled and cannot wait to lend Jill a hand in tending to the animals she loves most
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Poppleton and friends
by Cynthia Rylant
Poppleton the pig goes to the beach, solves a lint mystery, and learns that friends are the secret to a long life, in a delightfully funny and beautifully illustrated storybook that contains three tales about Poppleton and his friends. Reprint.
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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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Probuditi!
by Chris Van Allsburg
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it.
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Pup and Hound play copycats
by Susan Hood
Pup insists upon following Hound everywhere, even when Hound tires of the game and wants to be alone, but when Pup falls into a stream, Hound is there to help
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Puppy parade
by Jill Abramson
Participating in a parade with other puppies, Scout hopes to win one of the most important ribbons of the day and imagines herself as the best behaved, most beautiful and friendliest puppy until the ribbon she actually receives proves to be both surprising and amusing. Simultaneous.
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Rabbit & robot : the sleepover
by Cece Bell
Planning what he hopes will be an exciting sleepover to share with his friend, Robot, Rabbit is dismayed when Robot prefers nuts and bolts to pizza, the television remote goes missing and Robot lies down on the floor during a game of Go Fish. By the author of the Sock Monkey series.
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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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Ralph tells a story
by Abby Hanlon
Although his teacher insists there are stories everywhere, Ralph cannot think of any to write
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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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Red Knit Cap Girl
by Naoko Stoop
With the help of their forest friends and the advice of wise Mr. Owl, Red Knit Cap Girl and White Bunny, who are on a quest to find a way to talk to the Moon, learn that they need only to wait and listen quietly to make their wish come true.
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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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Samson : the piranha who went to dinner
by Tadgh Bentley
Wanting to try new things while his fellow piranhas stick to their routine near their homes, Samson aspires to sample fine cuisine at fancy restaurants before discovering that the three new restaurants in his corner of the sea are not exactly welcoming to customers with big teeth and scary smiles. 50,000 first printing.
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School's first day of school
by Adam Rex
The best-selling author of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich and the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator of Harlem's Little Blackbird present the story of how a school building shares jitters with the students on a first day of school.
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See me run
by Paul Meisel
A dog has a fun-filled day at the dog park, in this easy-to-read story
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See the cat : three stories about a dog
by David LaRochelle
"See Max. Max is not a cat, Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking
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Shampoodle
by Joan Holub
In preparation for Picture Day at the dog park, a precocious pack of pooches head to the groomer for some much-needed attention to their curly coifs, but the situation quickly goes awry when a couple of troublesome cats make an unexpected appearance. Simultaneous.
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Should I share my ice cream?
by Mo Willems
In a latest entry in a Geisel Award-winning series, the friendship between reserved Gerald and fun-loving Piggie is tested when Gerald faces a difficult decision. By the Emmy Award- and Caldecott Honor-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 100,000 first printing.
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