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Ada and the Goat by Heidi AubreyWhen Ada leaves town and moves into a cottage on a hill, she can’t wait to settle into a life of peace and quiet. Yet Ada's plans are dashed
by a troublesome goat after she frees it from a tangle with a fence. Its antics undo her perfect new life, until Ada sends the goat on its way. Suddenly, Ada isn’t so glad. What if it’s stuck in a fence again?
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Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillBob, an ordinary snail-turned-vampire, adjusts to life as a vampire as he discovers a newfound love for tomatoes, quirky sleeping habits, and an unexpected friend.
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CeeCee : Underground Railroad Cinderella by Shana Keller; illustrated by Laura FreemanA Cinderella retelling with a young enslaved girl in the title role. On a Maryland plantation, CeeCee’s story doesn’t end with a prince, but a different type of rescue.
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Joan in the Cone by Billy Sharff; illustrated by Hala TahboubJoan’s life is wonderful, wild, and grand—running and playing
as much as she can! Days full of fun, where she's never alone.
And then . . .
came . . .the cone.
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The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Lorena Alvarez GomezEach of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!
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Batter Up for the First Day of School! by Bethany Hegedus; illustrated by Nomar PerezIt’s the first day of school at Grand Slam Elementary, and there is much to do before the Twins can step up to the plate! Opening day is full of curveballs, but the innings fly by until the kids return to home base, excited to do it all again tomorrow!
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Fish Don't Go to School by Deb PiluttiHenry tackles his first-day-of-school nerves by donning his beloved sparkly fish costume, but as the day progresses and he becomes more comfortable, Henry takes off different parts of his costume.
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On Our Way with Mr. Jay by Chelsea Lin Wallace; illustrated by Thyra HederMr. Jay picks up kids from all over town. Along the route, he’s called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. Will he get the kids to school on time?
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Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School by Nina LaCour; illustrated by Elizabeth LillyIt's the first day of kid school for Sammy and the first day of puppy school for Sunny. They both feel nervous, but they end up having a great time-- making friends, playing and napping, and learning all sorts of new things.
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The Tour at School! by Katie Clapham; illustrated by Nadia ShireenA student leads a very enthusiastic first-day tour in a comical, reassuring story sure to calm the nerves of kids about to start something new.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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