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The Abominable Snow Dancer
by Steph Lau
Dive into an uproarious world of unicorns, mythical creatures, and magical moves in this story where a yeti with two left feet takes center stage in his quest to become a dancer. Everyone knows that yetis aren't meant to be dancers...but that doesn't stop Otto from dreaming of taking center stage. After keeping his favorite hobby a secret, Otto accidentally stumbles into a dance rehearsal featuring unicorns and one tough teacher. Will this yeti be able to impress these dancers with his passionate flair?
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American Girl: 5-Minute Stories
by American Girl
Read all about the adventures of American Girls in history! Kaya must ride to the rescue after a mistake causes her community--and family--to doubt her. Claudie finds her special talent and uses it to save her home. Molly plans a holiday surprise with her big sister. Melody works with her friends to fix up a local park. And twins Isabel and Nicki create an exciting New Years' Eve celebration.
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The Christmas Sweater
by Jan Brett
Yiayia is thrilled with the fantastically adorned Christmas sweater she made for her grandson's dog, Ariadne. Her grandson Theo loves it too, but he can tell Ari does not feel the same way. Luckily, Theo knows exactly what will show her just how cozy and warm the sweater is--a hike to Echo Lake. And he can wear his new snowshoes!
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The Coziest Place on the Moon
by Maria Popova
Feeling like the loneliest creature on Earth, Re decides to go live in the coziest place on the moon. Re packs a suitcase and takes off on a beam of light, shooting out into the cosmic aloneness of space. Re's aim is to go into the cozy nook that the moon is said to possess. But shortly after arriving, Re makes a surprising discovery: Re is not alone. Indeed, another lonely soul has beaten Re there! And so, Re meets Mi, and while each lives in their own chamber of the nook, these two single souls still become, at times, a kind of togetherness.
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A Cure for the Hiccups
by Jennifer E. Smith
When Max gets a persistent case of the hiccups, she tries everything to make them go away. She tries holding her breath. She tries drinking water upside down. She tries standing on her head and doing a somersault, but nothing works. The only way to get rid of the hiccups is to wait, says her grandmother. But Max doesn't have time to wait Soon, her imagination runs wild.
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Danger Eagle
by Jesse Wente
It's bird! It's a plane! It's DANGER EAGLE! Danger Eagle is brave. Danger Eagle is bold. Danger Eagle is . . . a penguin? No matter! Danger Eagle is up for any challenge, and there's nothing that one-of-a-kind this stunt-stuffie can't do... Or is there? Read on to find out in this action-packed origin story!
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The Dangerous Alphabet Book
by Dk Ryland
From Diabolical Dart Frogs to Perilous Piranhas, here's a unique, humorous alphabet book featuring a dangerous yet feisty cast of characters that will have readers gleefully giggling their way through the alphabet! Adorable Avocado, our sweet narrator, is rudely interrupted by Angry Alligator who intends to throw the orderly world of the alphabet into sheer chaos. From A to Z, the two competing characters argue over what's better.
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Goodnight, Crayons
by Drew Daywalt
The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to say good night . . . or are they? The Crayons are getting ready to go to bed, but each crayon has something special they need to fall asleep. Blue Crayon needs a drink of water, Orange Crayon needs a blankie, Red Crayon needs a story or two or three. What do you need to fall asleep? A humorous, small hardcover good night story from everyone's favorite school supplies.
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How to Catch a Dream
by Alice Walstead
Everything you need to catch your biggest dream is already in you! A celebration of resilience, bravery, persistence, and true belief in yourself, How to Catch a Dream is perfect for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go and Happy Dreamer, and a reminder that catching your dream is always within reach! With inspiring art and imaginative illustrations, this picture book is the perfect gift for graduation, bedtime, read-aloud, or any occasion.
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How to Find a Yeti
by Matt Hunt
Yeti's aren't real . . . or are they? Get an epic game of hide and seek in best-selling author Matt Hunt's latest picture book. Some people don't believe in yetis, but this little boy does - in fact, he's a yeti expert, and today he's going out into the forest to find one and prove it. He searches over here and over there, up high and down low, but there is just no yeti to be found. Not today, and probably not EVER. Or is there . . . ? Readers of all ages can join in the hunt for the elusive yeti. Can you find one?
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The Humble Pie
by Jory John
The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie.
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I Am a Highly Dangerous Warrior!
by Raquel D'Apice
This young warrior is ready. He knows he can defeat the scary, hairy monster just like the big kids. But his wizard guardian keeps pointing out how he's still too young. So what if he still gets blown backward by a gust of wind?! Or still rubs his boogers on the cat? Not having a plan has never stopped him before! And having Blanket by his side may be all he needs to prove to his wizard he's a highly dangerous six-year-old.
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Impossible Possum for Mayor!
by Justin Colón
What's badder than using a Possum Populator to create your very own evil penguin sidekick? Running for mayor. Then taking over the world. Lucky for us, Carl the possum isn't quite sure what it takes to win a human election. Carl the possum is bad. Bad to the bone. And he wants to take over the world. So he decides to run for mayor. The only problem is he has to get people to vote for him first. Hijinx and laughs abound as Carl and his penguin sidekick Philbert try to entice potential voters with guppies, mice cream, and other completely misguided gestures. Will Carl be elected mayor? Or will chaos rule?
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Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
by Ashley Belote
Once upon a time. . . . Little Red loves to visit his great-grandfather. He makes the trip through the woods any time of year! The best part is when Little Red meets Fred along the way. Fred is the bestest, fluffiest, most amazing KITTY in the whole wide world (nevermind that Little Red is completely oblivious to the fact that Fred is, in fact, a very hungry wolf that is trying to EAT HIM). When Fred gets hurt (from a trap HE set for Little Red), Little Red takes his injured friend to Great Grandfather's house. That's when Great Grandfather tells Little Red that Fred is actually ... a DOG?! EVEN BETTER.
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Oh No! Dinosaurs in the Supermarket
by Timothy Knapman
What he thinks will be a boring trip to the grocery store turns into a messy adventure when a little boy discovers it is filled with dinosaurs.
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The Old Sleigh
by Jarrett Pumphrey
On winter nights, an old sleigh delivers firewood, bringing warmth and light to a small town. But small towns get bigger and families grow. When the old sleigh is overwhelmed, a new sled and a new generation carry on the custom and ensure the town is warm and bright.
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The Snowball Fight
by Beth Ferry
A humorous, modern-day classic to be shared alongside other winter tales like Sneezy the Snowman and Mice Skating. One wintry morning, the snow begins and so does . . . a snowball fight! In her signature verse, Beth Ferry recounts a day spent behind snowbanks and on sleds, while Tom Lichtenheld's cinematic art delights readers with sly and snowy twists.
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This Book Is About Nothing
by Marco Anderson
This book is about NOTHING! Zilch, zero, absolutely nothing. Rio, our main character, is adamant that their story will be peaceful and uninterrupted. The only thing is ... more and more characters want to come into the book, leading to, of course, chaos! From dragons with magician's hats to unicorns who can play the piano, this hilarious story has an important post-pandemic social message of making friends as an introvert and having fun with others.
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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
by Brian Gehrlein
An amusing series of interruptions, from DJs with lasers to jazz flute solos, thwarts a bear's journey to hibernation.
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