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11 experiments that failed
by Jenny Offill
An imaginative youngster provides step-by-step instructions for 12 not-so-scientific experiments that are unlikely to produce favorable results, from ketchup-doused snowballs to dishes washed in a clothes washing machine. By the creators of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.
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13th Street: Battle of the bad-breath bats
by David Bowles
When cousins Malia, Ivan, and Dante are visiting their aunt Lucy for the summer, they get lost on 13th Street, but it is not a street at all, but a strange world filled with dangerous beasts
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Abe Lincoln's dream
by Lane Smith
A lighthearted tribute to the legacy of America's 16th president follows the adventures of a little girl who becomes separated from her group on its tour of the White House and encounters Lincoln's ghost, who invites her on a journey across the country in search of answers to his concerns about the nation.
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After Happily Ever After: Mr. Wolf bounces back
by Tony Bradman
After failing to get his hands on Little Red Riding Hood and the three little pigs, the big bad wolf decides that it's time for a new job, but it might be tough for someone as big, mean, and scary as the wolf to find work
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Agnes and Clarabelle
by Adele Griffin
Best friends Agnes Pig and Clarabelle Chicken share their favorite activities for each season, from collecting hazelnuts in winter, to celebrating Clarabelle's birthday in spring, to spending a day at the beach in summer, to buying new sneakers in autumn
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Almost to freedom
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll
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Amanda Pig and her big brother Oliver
by Jean Van Leeuwen
Presents five stories about telling secrets, playing alone, and other activities in the lives of Oliver and Amanda who are sometimes known as Mighty Pig and Amazing Baby Pig
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The Amazing Stardust Friends: Step into the spotlight!
by Heather Alexander
Living and working at the Stardust Circus, performers Bella, Carly and Allie welcome newcomer Marlo, who tries to fit in by attempting the trapeze, tightrope walking, juggling and dog training before finding her special talent. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
Available for the first time in an I Can Read format, the classic antics of the charming, literal-minded housekeeper are presented with new full-color pictures.
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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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Andrew Lost: On the dog
by J. C. Greenburg
When ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine, he does not expect to be sucked into the machine along with his cousin Judy, only to end up in a dog's nose
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Andy Shane and the very bossy Dolores Starbuckle
by Jennifer Jacobson
Andy Shane hates school, mainly because of a tattletale know-it-all named Dolores Starbuckle, but Granny Webb, who has taken care of him all his life, joins him in class one day and helps him solve the problem.
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The animal hedge
by Paul Fleischman
When a drought causes their father to lose his land and sell his cherished livestock, he and his three sons move into a tiny cottage where they become saddened by their bad fortune, yet when the old man discovers those responsible for trimming his one hedge, a smile of joy is brought back to his face. 20,000 first printing.
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Animal Planet Adventures: Dolphin rescue
by Catherine Nichols
Looking forward to a summer of lobster trapping, helping with the family business and volunteering at the aquarium in coastal Maine, siblings Maddie and Atticus are challenged to use their animal knowledge to rescue a distressed pod of dolphins. Simultaneous. 15,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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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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Babymouse : queen of the world!
by Jennifer L. Holm
Babymouse, an imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's exclusive slumber party. Simultaneous.
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's witch
by Katy Farina
A graphic novel rendering of the first entry in the early chapter book spin-off of the best-selling series is told from the perspective of Kristy’s younger stepsister, Karen, who becomes suspicious of a neighbor who has gray hair and a black cat. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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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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Ballpark Mysteries: The Fenway foul-up
by David A. Kelly
Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen
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Barnum's bones : how Barnum Brown discovered the most famous dinosaur in the world
by Tracey E. Fern
Documents the work of an early 20th-century paleontologist, named after the famous circus icon by his ambitious parents, who grew up to work for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered the first documented skeletons of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and other noteworthy species. By the author of Pippo the Fool.
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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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Beast feast : Poems
by Douglas Florian
Twenty-one original poems and colorful paintings present a collection of animals, from chameleons to kiwis, from fireflies to lobsters, from bats to rheas. By the author-illustrator of Monster Motel.
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Beezus and Ramona
by Beverly Cleary
Beezus keeps busy following her younger sister around and trying to prevent trouble
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Bella Baxter: Inn trouble
by Jane B. Mason
Aware that her parents' investment in a New England bed-and-breakfast is going to take a lot of work before any visitors can come to stay, Bella does her best to lend a hand where she can, but when little progress is made, Bella turns to the local librarian who gives her helpful advice as well as lends a helping hand with a hammer and some nails. Original.
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Beneath the bed and other scary stories
by Max Brallier
A spine-tingling volume of short stories designed for campfires, sleepovers and scary-story enthusiasts combines skill-reinforcing text and full-color artwork. By the best-selling author of the Eerie Elementary series. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The Binder of Doom: Brute-cake
by Troy Cummings
A first entry in a new early chapter book series by the creator of the Notebook of Doom adventures finds a lonely Alexander Bopp reuniting the Super Secret Monster Patrol with Rip and Nikki when he starts finding weird objects, suspicious crumbs and creepy monster cards all over town. Simultaneous.
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Bink & Gollie
by Kate DiCamillo
The Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux and the award-winning author of Someday present the adventures of two precocious girls who don bright socks and rollers skates for an imaginative trip to the Andes. Illustrated by the creator of the SLJ Best Book of the Year, Let's Do Nothing! 125,000 first printing.
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Binky the space cat
by Ashley Spires
Binky, a beloved house cat, tries to prepare a rocket ship so that he can explore outer space, but he has second thoughts about taking off as he wonders how his owners would protect themselves against aliens if he weren't there to help them
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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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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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Bramble and Maggie : horse meets girl
by Jessie Haas
Reading about horse care in hopes of having a pony of her own someday, Maggie examines Bramble the horse, who in turn longs for a new owner who will provide lots of attention, love and the best care possible.
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Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
by Michelle Markel
An engagingly illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district. 25,000 first printing.
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Brave Norman : a true story
by Andrew Clements
Norman, a blind Labrador retriever, saves a girl from drowning in the ocean, in an exciting true story for beginning readers retold in simple language. Reprint.
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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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Calendar Mysteries: January joker
by Ron Roy
A first entry in a new spin-off series from the A to Z Mysteries finds Bradley Pinto concluding that aliens have arrived in Green Lawn in the wake of discovering three-toed footprints in the snow and the disappearances of family members. Simultaneous.
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Captain Awesome to the rescue!
by Stan Kirby
Loving comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego, second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles. Simultaneous.
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A case for Jenny Archer
by Ellen Conford
After reading three mysteries in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate
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The case of the stinky science project
by James Preller
When Bobby Solofsky fools Sally-Ann with a magic trick, Jigsaw Jones and Mita suspect he may be connected to the bad smell ruining Ms. Gleason's science time
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Catwings
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands
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Smell my foot!
by Cece Bell
An early reader told through comic panels shares the giggle-inducing interactions of the rule-following Chick and the absent-minded Brain, whose burgeoning friendship is tested by miscommunications and misunderstandings about good manners. Illustrations.
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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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Clara Lee and the apple pie dream
by Jenny Han
Maintaining decided preferences about what she likes and dislikes, Clara Lee enjoys a full day of enjoyable activities before experiencing a run of bad luck, which she hopes will improve in time for the Little Miss Apple Pie contest.
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Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
Armed with attitude, individuality, and a penchant for disaster, Clementine, a wonderfully wacky girl who is the inventor of the world's first pair of bologna glasses, makes her first appearance in this hilarious chapter book.
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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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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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Craftily Ever After: The un-friendship bracelet
by Martha Maker
"Best friends Emily and Maddie have one big thing in common: they love to craft and create! Whether it's making art with balloons, cities of cardboard and straws, or the matching friendship bracelets they wear, they're always coming up with fresh ideas. But when a new student named Bella shows up at school, their friendship is put to the test. Maddie immediately befriends her and discovers that Bella is just as crafty as she and Emily are! As Maddie and Bella spend more time together, Emily finds herselfspending more time...alone. Then, when Emily friendship bracelet falls off, she begins to think that maybe it was an un-friendship bracelet this whole time. Will the friends find their craftily ever after?"--Jacket flap
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The Critter Club? Amy and the missing puppy
by Callie Barkley
A debut entry in a new illustrated chapter book series finds Amy reluctantly helping at her mom's Santa Vista vet clinic and tackling an unexpected mystery linked to a millionaire's puppy that compels Amy and her friends to start a club to help lost and lonely animals. Simultaneous.
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Daisy Dawson is on her way!
by Steve Voake
One day when Daisy is late for school, an encounter with a butterfly leaves her suddenly able to communicate with animals, and when Boom, a stray dog, is caught by the pound, she enlists the help of a host of other animals to rescue him
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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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Danny's doodles : the jelly bean experiment
by David A Adler
Danny is not sure what to make of Calvin Waffle, a quirky and smart new fourth grader, but when Danny convinces Calvin to use his brain power to help the baseball team, they both have a chance to become heroes
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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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Dear Beast
by Dori Hillestad Butler
Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once
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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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Detective Paw of the Law: The case of Piggy's Bank
by Dosh Archer
Old-fashioned dog Detective Paw and his young partner, Patrol Officer Prickles, a porcupine armed with the latest in police equipment, are called to find out who stole the money from Piggy's Bank
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Diary of a Pug: Pug blasts off
by Kyla May
Helping her devoted human to craft a project for a Spirit of the Inventor Challenge, Bub, the peanut butter-loving, self-proclaimed world’s cutest pug causes a terrible setback when he loses his patience with a mischievous squirrel. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Didi Dodo, future spy in Recipe for disaster!
by Tom Angleberger
When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not
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Dino-Mike and the T. Rex attack!
by Franco Aureliani
Michael Evans is in Montana on a dinosaur dig with his paleontologist father, but he certainly never expected to find a live Tyrannosaurus Rex plucked out of its own time and looking for dinner, nor encounter a girl with some very advanced technology trying to trap the beast
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Dirk Bones and the mystery of the haunted house
by Doug Cushman
When two ghosts are being frightened by strange sounds, reporter Dirk Bones of The Ghostly Tombs looks into the matter to find out who or what is to blame, in a slightly spooky detective tale with full-color illustrations for beginning readers.
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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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The dog that pitched a no-hitter
by Matt Christopher
Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game
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Dogerella
by Maribeth Boelts
With the help of her fairy dogmother, Dogerella--tired of scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters--attends Princess Bea's ball where she competes with other dogs to become the princess's royal pet. Simultaneous.
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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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Down to the sea with Mr. Magee
by Chris Van Dusen
While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his dog get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales
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Dr. Kitty Cat: Posy the puppy
by Jane Clarke
Receiving a call that Posy the puppy has hurt her leg at the Paws and Prizes field day, Dr. KittyCat, a talented feline vet, rushes to the scene to prevent Posy from being disqualified, in a story complemented by endearing images of real puppies and kittens combined with hand-drawn art. Original.
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The Dunderheads
by Paul Fleischman
Due to her tyrannical attitude in class and the unjust confiscation of Junkyard's prized possession, Pencil, Wheels, Spider, and the rest of the school misfits decide to join forces against mean Miss Breakbone and give her a dose of her own medicine.
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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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EllRay Jakes is not a chicken
by Sally Warner
Landing in trouble again after struggling to defend himself from a teasing class bully, 8-year-old EllRay accepts a deal proposed by his father to behave well in exchange for a trip to Disneyland, an offer that forces him to prove he is neither a troublemaker nor a coward.
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Elsie's bird
by Jane Yolen
Young Elsie must find a way to adapt to her new home on the Nebraska prairie after she and her father leave their comfortable city life in Boston.
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The elves and the shoemaker
by John Cech
Rich illustrations enhance this timeless fairy tale about an old, hardworking cobbler and his group of devoted, talented elves who help him get through hard times. 10,000 first printing.
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Emma is on the Air: Big news!
by Ida Siegal
A debut chapter book by an award-winning NBC reporter traces a young girl's journey into journalism, mystery-solving and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The emperor's egg
by Martin Jenkins
A touching look at the world of penguins engagingly describes and illustrates the devotion of the male Emperor penguin to caring for his mate's egg, as he guards it for months while his mate hunts for fish.
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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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Willa the wisp
by Jonathan Auxier
One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp
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Fairy Animals of Misty Wood: Chloe the kitten
by Lily Small
Traveling through the enchanted realm of Misty Wood to decorate cobwebs with shining dewdrops, Chloe the Cobweb Kitten meets a lost and frightened little mouse who needs her help. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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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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A fine, fine school
by Sharon Creech
When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, it is up to his students to show him free time is a good thing, too. Children's BOMC.
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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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Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures: Framed in France
by Josh Greenhut
Touring the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks while visiting Paris, Stanley Lambchop agrees to help catch a thief who has stolen history's most famous painting from the Louvre, a case that requires him to pose as a painting and work with a helpful art student. Simultaneous.
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Fluffy meets the dinosaurs
by Kate McMullan
In his fourth adventure, Fluffy, the classroom guinea pig, joins the students on a trip to the museum, where he carefully studies the exhibits and imagines tracing his ancestry back to the dinosaurs. Original.
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Frankie Sparks and the class pet
by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Frankie Sparks, the self-proclaimed "best inventor in the third grade," does research and creates a tool to try to persuade her classmates that a rat would make the best class pet
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Frankly, Frannie
by A. J. Stern
Third-grader Frannie Miller, who cannot wait to grow up and work in an office with a swivel chair and her own assistant, causes havoc when she tries to help out while on a school field trip to the local radio station. Simultaneous.
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Freckle juice
by Judy Blume
Andrew pays fifty cents for a magic formula to create freckles
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Friend or fiend? with the Pain & the Great One
by Judy Blume
First-grader Jake "The Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "The Great One," embark on more adventures that include visiting their cousins in New York and planning a birthday party to celebrate their cat Fluzzy's birthday. Reprint.
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Frog and friends : best summer ever
by Eve Bunting
Frog enjoys a summer with his friends as he compares himself to a bat, takes a vacation and meets a Starman who helps him to see the night sky in a new way. Simultaneous.
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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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Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon!
by Ray O'Ryan
Anticipating the start of school on a new home planet, Earth kid Zack suffers nightmares about slimy classmates with tentacles before making friends with a Nebulite boy who shares his love for space exploration but who demonstrates differences that make Zack homesick for Earth. Simultaneous.
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The Gator Girls
by Joanna Cole
Anticipating a summer of fun and friendship, Gator Girls Allie and Amy are disappointed when Allie has to go away to camp, but the persevering pair vow to be loyal despite the antics of the obnoxious Marvin.
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Geronimo Stilton saves the Olympics
by Leonardo Favia
When the first Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, are about to take place, the Pirate Cats travel back in time to enter the competition and gain an edge by bringing modern-age sports gear to improve their odds.
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The Giggler treatment
by Roddy Doyle
When grown-ups are mean to children, they get a visit from the mischievous Gigglers--elfin creatures who punish wayward adults--in a delightfully rude, laugh-out-loud adventure. Reprint.
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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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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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Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.
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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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Gus and Grandpa and show-and-tell
by Claudia Mills
Knowing that Ryan Mason has had better items to display every time at show-and-tell, Gus is determined to make his presentation on Colorado the very best and so brings his grandfather with him as an expert on the state. 10,000 first printing.
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Haggis and Tank Unleashed: All paws on deck
by Jessica Young
A clumsy but outgoing Great Dane and a dapper, grumpy Scottie set sail as pirate dogs and enjoy imaginative adventures filled with swabbing decks and searching for pirate treasure. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Happy birthday, Mallory!
by Laurie B. Friedman
After a difficult year, Mallory plans a month-long celebration of her ninth birthday in hopes that her next year will be wonderful
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Hardy Boys Clue Book: The video game bandit
by Franklin W Dixon
When Bayport Elementary organizes a raffle for an end-of-year trip, Frank and Joe track down a thief who has stolen the event's top prize, in a debut entry of an interactive series that provides spaces for recording clues and strategies. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse : starring Harry
by Thea Feldman
One night Harry Cat--who loves the theater--jumps in and lands a part in a big Broadway play, but that leaves Tucker Mouse home alone and missing his friend terribly. Simultaneous.
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Hattie & Hudson
by Chris Van Dusen
Exploring the lake near her home, young Hattie befriends a mysterious lake monster who terrifies everyone else and who inspires her to teach her community about prejudging others. By the creator of The Circus Ship.
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Henry and the kite dragon
by Bruce Edward Hall
Henry and his friends, who are from Chinatown, muster their courage and confront the boys from Little Italy who are constantly destroying their kites, in a wonderful story, set in the 1920s, that is drawn from true events.
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Henry's freedom box
by Ellen Levine
When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the Underground Railroad's most amazing escapes.
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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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Here's Hank: Bookmarks are people too!
by Henry Winkler
Hoping to land the lead in the class play, Hank freezes during his audition and is only able to buzz like a fly, inspiring his teacher to create a special role for him as a silent bookmark that saves the show when a rival suffers an attack of stage fright. Simultaneous.
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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.
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Hi, Jack!
by Mac Barnett
The Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and the Geisel Award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed present a first entry in an early reader series starring a mischievous rabbit, a cranky lady and a lovable dog. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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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Hilde Cracks the Case: Hero dog!
by Hilde Lysiak
When cupcakes and a pie are stolen in a series of break-ins on Orange Street, 9-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak teams up with her photographer sister, Izzy, to interview witnesses and follow clues in the hopes catching the thief. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Horrible Harry in room 2B
by Suzy Kline
Doug discovers that though being Harry's best friend in Miss Mackle's second grade class isn't always easy, as Harry likes to do horrible things, it is often a lot of fun
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How Oliver Olson changed the world
by Claudia Mills
Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.
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How to be cool in the third grade
by Betsy Duffey
Robbie York struggles to cope with the new trials and tribulations of the third grade as he tries to make his mother realize that he is grown up, get rid of his childish nickname, avoid the local bully, and become "cool."
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Humphrey's really wheely racing day
by Betty G Birney
A debut chapter book starring the popular class hamster from Longfellow School's Room 26 follows his visit with student host Mandy, whose own hamster has a fascinating hamster-wheel car that Humphrey really wants to try. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The hundred dresses
by Eleanor Estes
As a poor immigrant, a young girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school everyday and so tells a great lie that she has one hundred dresses at her home, yet when the fib results in even more teasing, an event suddenly takes place that teaches them all an important lesson about friendship and compassion. A Newbery Honor Book.
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I am Frida Kahlo
by Brad Meltzer
"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"
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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 I had your vote
by Cat in the Hat
An uproarious Election Day reader finds the Cat in the Hat outlining laugh-out-loud campaign promises if he is elected president, including giving the Oval Office a more pronounced shape, replanting the Rose Garden with Seussian shrubbery and painting smiles on the somber portraits of historical leaders. Illustrations.
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In Aunt Lucy's kitchen
by Cynthia Rylant
Lily, Rosie, and Tess are making a doll house for their Aunt Lucy that will look just like her flower shop, and their neighbor Michael, who has a crush on Aunt Lucy, has agreed to help them find supplies, as long as they make a Michael doll to keep the Aunt Lucy doll company.
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Iris and Walter
by Elissa Haden Guest
When Iris moves to the country, she misses the city where she formerly lived, but with the help of a new friend named Walter, she learns to adjust to her new home
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It's raining pigs & noodles : poems
by Jack Prelutsky
A collection of more than one hundred humorous poems includes such notables as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble." By the creators of The New Kid on the Block. 100,000 first printing.
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Ivy + Bean
by Annie Barrows
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister Nancy, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. Reprint.
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Jack Russell: Dog Detective: the awful pawful
by Darrel Odgers
Jack returns from vacation to find that all the dogs in town are hiding in terror from an enemy that leaves deep claw marks on their noses, and he must find who is behind the attacks before it comes after him
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Jada Jones: Rock star
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Feeling bereft when her best friend moves away, a science-loving little girl struggles to make a new friend while exploring her love of rock collecting during a school project that is met by a team member's stubborn resistance. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Jake Drake, bully buster
by Andrew Clements
Provides the "memoirs" of Jake Drake, a boy who transformed himself from first-grade geek to the cool dude of the fourth grade by using his wit to outsmart the bullies at his school. Reissue.
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Jasper John Dooley: Left behind
by Caroline Adderson
Feeling left behind when his beloved Nan leaves for a week-long cruise, Jasper John Dooley realizes that he will be less lonely if he has his own adventures, which include a stapling mishap and a hamster escape.
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Jim Nasium is a football fumbler
by Marty McKnight
Jim Nasium has tried lots of sports, but the trouble is that he has always been a klutz--but this year he is determined to make a new start on the football field, so he volunteers to be the backup quarterback on his elementary school team
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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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John Henry
by Julius Lester
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain
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Judy Moody
by Megan McDonald
Third grader Judy Moody is in a first day of school bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage all about herself and begins creating her masterpiece, the Me collage
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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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Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business
by Barbara Park
Because of an unusual misunderstanding, Junie B. Jones begins to think that her new baby brother is really a baby monkey. By the author of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus. Simultaneous.
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Just behave, Pablo Picasso!
by Jonah Winter
A tribute to the modern artist master explains how he rebelled creatively against his many critics and disregarded the opinions of his contemporaries to paint according to his own inspiration. Illustrated by the artist of the best-selling Library Lion.
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Just Grace
by Charise Mericle Harper
Seven-year-old Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire, and it may take the help of a boy she doesn't like to make things right again.
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Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Anyone but me
by Nancy E. Krulik
Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, wishes that she could be anyone but herself, but when her wish comes true and she turns into a hamster, she has to figure out what to do
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Kickers: book 1, The ball hogs
by Rich Wallace
Possessing considerable natural athletic abilities despite his limited experience with soccer, 9-year-old Bobcat team member Ben struggles to outmaneuver obnoxious teammate Mark, who competes with Ben for control of the ball at the cost of teamwork.
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The kid and the chameleon
by Sheri Mabry
When Tessy meets Newton the chameleon she is determined that they will be friends, but quickly learns that children and chameleons have little in common. Includes facts about chameleons
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King Midas and the golden touch
by Charlotte Craft
In a retelling of a favorite Greek myth, a king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold. By the illustrator of Pegasus. Reprint.
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Knit your bit : a World War I story
by Deborah Hopkinson
Wanting to do something helpful when his father leaves to fight overseas during World War I, Mikey learns about a Knitting Bee in Central Park for which volunteers can knit clothing supplies for troops, an event that sparks a competition between the boys and girls in Mikey's class.
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Koko's kitten
by Francine Patterson
Tells the story of a gorilla that communicates with humans using sign language and her love for her kitten, All Ball
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Kondo & Kezumi visit Giant Island
by David Goodner
Living on a fantastical island of berry trees, flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies, big Kondo and little Kezumi discover a map in a bottle that has washed ashore before building a boat that takes them on remarkable adventures. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Kung Pow Chicken: Let's get cracking!
by Cyndi Marko
Transforming into an avian superhero who fights crime in the city of Fowladelphia, Gordon Blue hops into his Beakmobile and is led by his super birdy senses to a festival where all the chickens have lost their feathers and donned itchy woolly sweaters. Simultaneous.
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Kylie Jean: Football queen
by M. Peschke
Kylie Jean Carter has been waiting for three years to become a Little Dazzler--a junior cheerleader for the high school's Dancing Dazzlers--so she can cheer for her brother's high school football team
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The Last Firehawk: the ember stone
by Katrina Charman
When a powerful vulture uses dark magic and an army of spies to attack the magical land of Perodia, a tiny owl, his squirrel best friend and a lone surviving firehawk become their home's unlikely defenders. By the award-winning author of The Ninjabread Man. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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 legend of rock paper scissors
by Drew Daywalt
The award-winning author of The Day the Crayons Quit and the best-selling illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich present a laugh-out-loud tribute to the fictional warriors who invented a classic childhood game. 250,000 first printing.
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The librarian from the black lagoon
by Mike Thaler
Despite her status as the school librarian, Mrs. Beamster is known by all the kids as "The Laminator" because she is said to laminate anyone who is caught whispering. By the author of The Principal from the Black Lagoon. Original.
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Life in the ocean : the story of Sylvia Earle
by Claire A. Nivola
A picture book biography tells the story of Sylvia Earle's growing passion for the wonders of the sea and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. By the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya.
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The life of Ty : penguin problems
by Lauren Myracle
The award-winning author of the Internet Girls books presents a first installment in a new series starring Winnie Perry's 7-year-old brother, whose big ideas and wacky plans involve battling the family cat with a Dustbuster and smuggling a baby penguin out of the aquarium.
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Like pickle juice on a cookie
by Julie Sternberg
When nine-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one
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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 house in the big woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors
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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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Lola Levine is not mean!
by Monica Brown
Unfairly dubbed "mean" when a soccer game during recess turns too competitive and a classmate gets hurt, Lola, a biracial and bicultural second-grader, enlists the support of her family and best friend, Josh, to navigate problems using words and humor. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Lotus Lane: Kiki : my stylish life
by Kyla May
A first installment in a new series featuring a club of best girlfriends is presented through diary entries that record the group's struggles with fashion and friendship after the arrival of a troublesome new neighbor. Simultaneous.
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Lulu and the brontosaurus
by Judith Viorst
Lulu’s parents refuse when she demands a pet brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find one on her own, but the brontosaurus she finally meets in the forest has no intention of becoming a pet. 75,000 first printing.
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Lulu and the duck in the park
by Hilary McKay
Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has forbidden Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again.
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Magic Animal Friends: Lucy Longwhiskers gets lost
by Daisy Meadows
The best-selling author of the Rainbow Magic stories presents the fantastical adventures of Jess and Lily, who follow a mysterious kitten into the enchanted Friendship Forest to help animal companions outwit a wicked witch and the mischievous Boggits. Simultaneous eBook.
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Magic Animal Rescue: Maggie and the wish fish
by E. D Baker
Having increasing difficulties getting along with her stepmother and stepsiblings, Maggie catches a magical fish who promises to grant her a wish if she sets him free, a prospect that challenges her to evaluate her feelings about her complicated family. By the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series. Simultaneous.
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Magic Kitten: a summer spell
by Sue Bentley
Spending a boring summer in the country with her aunt turns exciting for ten-year-old Lisa when she discovers a magic kitten
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The magic school bus at the waterworks
by Joanna Cole
When Ms. Frizzle, the strangest teacher in school, takes her class on a field trip to the waterworks, everyone ends up experiencing the water purification system from the inside
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Magic Tree House: book 1, Dinosaurs before dark
by Mary Pope Osborne
When he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs. Simultaneous.
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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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Make way for Dyamonde Daniel
by Nikki Grimes
Happiness follows Dyamonde Daniel wherever she goes and so fitting into her new neighborhood and school will be no problem for her, but when she meets another new student at school with a grumpy disposition, Dyamonde is determined to find a way to cheer him up and become his friend.
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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
After falling ill from eating too many raspberry tarts, Princess Lenore is convinced that possessing the moon is the only cure to her ailment, but only the lowly court jester can help her solve her problem. Reprint.
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Martin & Mahalia : his words, her song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A poetic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Great March on Washington explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes. 50,000 first printing.
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Martin Bridge : onward and upwards!
by Jessica Scott Kerrin
In the final adventures of this chapter-book series, Martin is driven to near insanity when his mother won't stop practicing on her new electronic keyboard, and his loyalties are torn when Laila Moffat joins the Junior Badgers. Simultaneous.
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Marty McGuire
by Kate Messner
A debut chapter book by the author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z introduces frog-loving tomboy Marty, whose astonishment over being cast as the princess in the school play leads her to replace a stuffed frog prop with a real frog. Simultaneous.
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Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at birth?
by Louis Sachar
Certain that he is not Marvin Redpost but Robert the lost Prince of Shampoo, Marvin prepares to break the news to the parents who, he is sure, adopted him years ago. Simultaneous.
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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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Mermaid Tales: Trouble at Trident Academy
by Debbie Dadey
Mermaid friends Shelly and Echo begin third grade at prestigious Trident Academy, then face trouble when only Echo is invited to hear her favorite under-the-sea band at a party. Includes facts about marine life, words to the Mermaid Tales Song, and the poem, Shark, the Sharpnose Sevengill
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Migrant
by Maxine Trottier
Anna, the daughter of migrant farm workers, feels like different animals as she follows her family as they travel looking for work
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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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Mirror mirror : a book of reversible verse
by Marilyn Singer
An irreverent volume of versed fairy tales invites children to read each in its classic form and then to re-read the lines in a reversed order that gives the tales whimsical and modern twists. By the author of Shoe Bop!
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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 missing donut
by Judith Henderson
Combines engaging cartoon-style artwork with skill-building text in a collection of five whimsical short stories about a boy, his mischievous cat and their special word-fairy helpers, whose misadventures are peppered with fun, higher-challenge vocabulary words. 10,000 first printing.
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Mo and Jo, fighting together forever : a toon book
by Jay Lynch
Brother and sister Mona and Joey are always fighting, but when they inherit a suit and special powers from a superhero who is going into retirement, their inability to get along hampers their ability to fight crime
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Molly Mac: The best friend bandit
by Marty Kelley
Initially worried that the new girl in class, Tori, might steal her cookies, Molly is soon faced with a bigger problem--it seems that Tori is stealing Molly's best friend, Kayley
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Monkey & Robot
by Peter Catalanotto
Best friends Monkey and Robot, who laugh and jump up and down when they are happy, enjoy a variety of activities together, in a collection of stories that includes their first four adventures.
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Monkey me and the pet show
by Timothy Roland
Ever since he ate a zapped banana, hyperactive second-grader Clyde turns into a monkey when he gets excited, so his twin sister Claudia plans to take her "monkey" to the school pet show--but when all the animals are pet-napped Clyde has to use his inner monkey to rescue them
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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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Moonshot : the flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca
From putting on their special uniforms and strapping themselves down in their seats to shooting off into the sky and floating about in space, this informative picture book provides an up-close look at this historic mission to the moon that took place forty years ago.
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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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Mrs. Noodlekugel
by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
When Nick and Maxine look out their apartment building window and see a little house that they never noticed before, they decide to pay a visit, only to discover a secret backyard with talking cats, vision-impaired mice and magical adventures accented by the warm smell of gingerbread.
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Muggie Maggie
by Beverly Cleary
Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her
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My happy life
by Rose Lagercrantz
Dani is happy to be starting school and she is even happier when she meets a girl named Ella who becomes her best friend, but something unexpected happens to Dani and Ella's friendship
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My people
by Langston Hughes
The inspirational words of this celebrated writer's poem are brought to life through a collection of brilliant sepia-colored photographs throughout capturing the diverse features, hearts, and souls of its subjects.
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My Weird School Daze: Mrs. Dole is out of control!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and the gang are excited to be graduating second and moving into third grade, but are a bit worried when the PTA president goes a little bit overboard, planning fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover of the Blue Angels for the event
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Nancy Clancy, super sleuth
by Jane O'Connor
Displaying their best work at school in preparation for Parents' Day, Nancy and her sidekick, Bree, are on the case when a prized possession goes missing, in a first chapter book starring the irrepressible Fancy Nancy. 150,000 first printing.
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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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The Never Girls: In a blink
by Kiki Thorpe
A first entry in a new chapter book series for early reader Disney Fairies fans introduces Kate, Mia, Lainey and Gabby, who are whisked away from their everyday lives to Never Land, where they become Lost Girls and are in no hurry to return home, despite the assistance of Queen Clarion and Tinker Bell. Simultaneous.
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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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Nikki & Deja
by Karen English
Being the best of friends and always doing everything together, Nikki and Deja decide to create an exclusive group of their own in order to keep the arrogant new girl in school from gaining access to their clique in this amusing tale about the trials and tribulations of third-graders.
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Nocturnals: The moonlight meeting
by Tracey Hecht
Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, introduce their nighttime world to early readers. The story emphasizes friendship, sharing, and humor. Includes bonus animal glossary
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The Notebook of Doom: Rise of the balloon goons
by Troy Cummings
Discovering an old notebook after moving to a new hometown, Alexander reads top-secret information about monsters while tackling a wacky band of arm-waving, balloon-wielding brutes. Simultaneous.
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Nubs : the true story of a mutt, a marine & a miracle
by Brian Dennis
Befriended by a marine on duty at the Iraqi border, a mutt named Nubs became so devoted to the marine that when he was relocated, Nubs followed him on foot to his next post more than 70 miles away, in this amazing true story.
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Odd duck
by Cecil Castellucci
Believing herself to be a normal duck despite her penchant for swimming with a teacup balanced on her head and her preference for staying north in the winter when all the other ducks have flown south, Theodora resolves to set a good example for her unlikely friend, Chad, whom Theodora believes has eccentric habits. By the author of Boy Proof.
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Oh, brother!
by Nikki Grimes
Examines the range of feelings felt by two boys who become step-brothers after their parents marry through a collection of twenty interconnected poems, enhanced with full-color illustrations throughout.
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On account of the gum
by Adam Rex
In a timeless tale of wordplay and humor, a family resorts to increasingly wacky measures to get a wad of gum unstuck from a kid’s hair, causing everything from butter and scissors to the vacuum and a pet cat to become impossibly, hilariously entangled. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Once Upon a Fairy Tale: The magic mirror
by Anna Staniszewski
The Ice Princess's magic mirror is broken, one piece is missing, and without it the Enchanted Kingdom is locked in a terrible, unseasonable, heat wave (even the palace is melting); two children, Kara and Zed, are determined to help, but first they must figure out whether the break is the result of the sibling rivalry between the Ice Princess and her sister the Sun Princess--or did the monkey do it?
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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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Oops!
by Alan Katz
Offers young readers a humorous, wacky, and wild collection of one hundred poems about everything and anything kids, including school, siblings, sports, and more, enhanced with black-and-white illustrations throughout. 75,000 first printing.
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Owen Foote, second grade strongman
by Stephanie Greene
Owen Foote, whose grandfather was a professional strongman, is the smallest kid in the second grade and his best friend Joseph is overweight, and when the dreaded height-and-weight day arrives, Owen stands up for Joseph to the loud-mouthed nurse and becomes a hero to his classmates.
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Owl Diaries: Eva's treetop festival
by Rebecca Elliott
Volunteering to organize a school festival, Eva Wingddale is rapidly overwhelmed by the event's many details and considers asking a less-than-trustworthy frenemy, Sue, for help. Simultaneous.
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Paddywack
by Stephanie Spinner
Believing he has successfully trained his young rider, Jane, to administer treats in exchange for his trotting, cantering and jumping, a spunky little pony is challenged to rise to the occasion when a nervous Jane forgets to bring treats to a horse show. Simultaneous.
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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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Pepper & Boo : a cat surprise!
by Charise Mericle Harper
In a whimsical story that shifts among different points of view, confused canines Pepper and Boo wonder what to make of a feline newcomer that sleeps in their beds, grooms almost constantly, eats mysterious foods and enjoys rather different activities. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Pinch and Dash make soup
by Michael J. Daley
Since he's too lazy to make his own soup or walk over to the Chat and Chew, hungry Pinch visits his friend, Dash, who is always cooking up something delicious, but their disagreement over the amount of pepper that should go into Dash's soup could ruin everything. Simultaneous.
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Pinky and Rex
by James Howe
Rex and her best friend Pinky, each the proud possessor of twenty-seven stuffed animals or dinosaurs, find their visit to the museum and its gift shop complicated by Pinky's little sister Amanda
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Piper Reed, Navy brat
by Kimberly Willis Holt
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred again, but with help from her sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
Relates the antics of a rambunctious girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. Reissue.
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Pippo the Fool
by Tracey E. Fern
In fifteenth-century Florence, Italy, a contest is held to design a magnificent dome for the town's cathedral, but when Pippo the Fool claims he will win the contest, everyone laughs at him. Based on a true story
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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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Poodle and Hound
by Kathryn Lasky
In three adventures that explore the nature of friendship, Hound and Poodle discover how much they enjoy each other's company, in spite of, or maybe because of, their differences.
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Pool party!
by Doreen Cronin
The Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type presents a laugh-out-loud original reader that finds Farmer Brown and most of the farm animals managing a hot day by taking a dip in a swimming pool that is too splashy, noisy and crowded for the cows. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Poppleton
by Cynthia Rylant
A paperback edition of the original easy-to-read picture book introduces Poppleton, the new pig in town who resides in a charming house and goes to the library every Monday to read good books. Reprint.
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Porky and Bess
by Ellen Weiss
Complementing each other ideally in spite of their disparate qualities, Porky the messy pig and Bess the fastidious cat team up when Porky needs help finishing a poem and identifying a missing secret ingredient from a favorite recipe.
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Prairie school : story
by Avi
In 1880, Noah's aunt teaches the reluctant nine-year-old how to read as they explore the Colorado prairie together, Noah pushing Aunt Dora in her wheelchair.
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Press Start: Game over, Super Rabbit Boy!
by Thomas Flintham
When the nefarious King Viking creates a robot army to spread No Fun throughout Animal Town and abducts fun-loving Singing Dog, video game character Super Rabbit Boy must use his speed and bravery to save the day, along with the help of a human player who must win level after level. Simultaneous.
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Princess Pulverizer: Grilled cheese and dragons
by Nancy E Krulik
A princess who would rather be a knight accepts her skeptical king father's challenge to perform good deeds in order to prove her worthiness to attend knight school, an endeavor that is supported by a friendly dragon and a perpetually terrified knight-in-training. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Puppy Academy: Scout and the sausage thief
by Gill Lewis
Wanting nothing more than to be a police dog just like her mom and dad, young puppy Scout fails her big police dog test in the aftermath of a good deed and worries that she will never earn her badge until a sausage thief presents an unexpected opportunity. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Puppy Pals: Bailey
by Susan Hughes
While helping at Aunt Jenn's new dog-grooming salon, Kat and her best friend Maya meet and instantly fall in love with Bailey, a chocolate Labrador retriever puppy
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Puppy Pirates: Stowaway!
by Erin Soderberg
Stumbling across a ragtag group of pups who sail the seven seas, Wally, a puppy with a nose for adventure, wonders if he has what it takes to be first-mate material. By the author of the Quirks series. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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Rainbow Magic: Ruby, the red fairy
by Daisy Meadows
When Rachel and Kirsty find Ruby the Red Fairy in the pot at the end of the rainbow, they must discover where the other Rainbow sisters are before it's too late
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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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