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Pencil & Eraser : we have a dull-emma!
by Jenny Alvarado
Feeling pointless since her tip has dulled, Pencil leaves the comfort of her desk to find a sharpener and brings her (reluctant) bestie Eraser with her as she traverses the classroom, scales a huge desk, navigates the hallway and eludes the janitor to complete her mission.
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Too small Tola
by Atinuke
Presents three tales of an endearing and enduring character, Tola, who lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, brother and grandmommy.
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Henry, like always
by Jenn Bailey
Henry, a first grader on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.
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Dino trouble / : Dino Trouble
by Nate Bitt
Travis and Journey are best friends who love going to Arcade World, a mysterious arcade filled with video games no one has ever heard of, so when they learn the danger of the games coming to life they must save the world from pixelated Minibosses.
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Libby loves science : states of matter
by Kimberly Derting
Libby and her classmates, including a new student, learn about the three states of matter when the ice cream for a welcome party melts, in this STEM-themed book that's perfect for aspiring scientists and newly independent readers.
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Ali the Great and the paper airplane flop
by Saadia Faruqi
On a rainy day at recess, second grader Ali Tahir teaches his classmates to make and fly paper airplanes, but when they have a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is disappointed by the results of his throw. Includes instructions of making paper airplanes.
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Alí el Grande y el fracaso del avión de papel
by Saadia Faruqi
En un día lluvioso, Ali lleva la diversión al recreo en el interior al compartir su talento para construir aviones de papel con sus amigos. Pero en un concurso para ver quién tiene el avión que podrá volar más lejos, Ali queda desconcertado por los resultados. ¿Ali, el experto en aviones, fracasará o saldrá victorioso?
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Polar bear fur isn't white! : and other amazing facts
by Thea Feldman
Presents amazing facts in a highly visual way for young readers to learn about polar bears, including how climate change is affecting their habitats and some things kids can do every day to help.
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Mimi and the cutie catastrophe
by Shauna J. Grant
Armed with her magical toy dog Penelope, loyal friend and super-cute Mimi must convince people that she is more than just cuteness personified, in a book for beginning and newly independent readers.
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Badge quest : a cheesy brie-ginning!. book 1
by Guy Kopsombut
Pillow the bear wants to become a hero. In order to become one, he must collect Hero Badges. Pillow has collected a lot of badges, but one in particular eludes him . . . The Dragon Slaying Badge. So when Pillow learns about a dragon that has stolen all of his town's cheese, he figures it's finally his chance to earn his badge. But the dragon isn't guilty after all. In fact, she isn't even a dragon! She is a shape-shifting fairy named Fae, and thanks to Pillow's tip, must now clear her name, find out who took the cheese, and why.
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Welcome to scare school
by Jarrett Lerner
Scared to attend Scare School, young ghost Bash, who's never been good at “ghost stuff,” is worried he's not going to make it through the challenging curriculum while trying to fit in with the rest of the ghouls.
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Eliza and the flower fairies
by Megan McDonald
Eliza is transported to a world where flower fairies perch on every bloom, but things go awry after Eliza tries to pick a strange flower and her friend Poppy must rescue her before the Demon Wind steals the flower fairies' scents.
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Rise of the green flame
by Bernard Mensah
Excited to start magical training with his new friends at school, 8-year-old Kwame starts to worry when he can't access his magic powers, especially when his friend Fifi starts acting strangely, making him wonder if evil is afoot.
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What's cooking
by Patty Michaels
What's cooking in the kitchen? In this book, readers will learn about how ingredients from across the sea end up on their plates, how similar dishes were invented in different countries, and what sweet treats kids enjoy for special occasions. Gather around the table for a delicious journey around the world!
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Little shrew
by Akiko Miyakoshi
This collection of three magical tales that celebrates life's little pleasures follows Little Shrew, who adheres to a strict schedule, as he discovers unexpected moments of joy, such as enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread and delighting in a visit with friends.
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Sadiq and Hooyo's drum
by Siman Nuurali
Sadiq cannot wait to show his family heirloom drum, called a durbaan, to his friends at school, especially Gabi, who is deaf, but when a mishap occurs with Hooyo's durbaan, Sadiq must explain it to her and make things right.
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Reina Ramos works it out!
by Emma Otheguy
In preparation for wax museum day at school, Reina Ramos is excited to dress up as Frida Kahlo and present her report in character, but when her best friend chooses Frida first, Reina doesn't know what to do.
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Reina Ramos encuentra la solución / Reina Ramos Works It Out
by Emma Otheguy
A Reina Ramos la emociona la idea de disfrazarse de Frida Kahlo para el museo de cera que se hará en su clase. Frida fue una persona de carácter firme, como la mamá y la abuela de Reina. Sin embargo, cuando Nora, su mejor amiga, también elige a Frida, Reina no sabe qué hacer. ¿De quién se irá a disfrazar ahora?
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The bad idea and other stories
by Greg Pizzoli
Earl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends.
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Wildfire rescue
by Rekha S. Rajan
The Jackson family, including eight-year-old Jaden and his sister Leela, travel the United States responding to disasters, helping people and rescuing animals--but they have never responded to a wildfire like the one raging in Northern California.
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Jose and Feliz play futbol
by Susan Rose
When José finally he gets to be part of the school soccer team, he starts practicing right away, but when he kicks the ball toward the net and his best friend—who is also his dog, Feliz—chases it, José realizes that he needs to teach Feliz some new new commands!
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Panda Roja y Oso Lunar/ Red Panda & Moon Bear
by Jarod Rosello
Panda Roja y Oso Lunar son los defensores de su comunidad! Juntos, estos hermanos valientes rescatan gatos perdidos, reganan a ninos abusones y resuelven misterios, todo antes de que Mami y Papi lleguen a casa.
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Red Panda & Moon Bear
by Jarod Rosellâo
Red Panda and Moon Bear, magical defenders of their community, battle ghosts, evil robots, alien invaders, and time portals, all before Mami and Papi get home.
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The summer of the bone horses
by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Homesick at the thought of staying with his grandparents for the summer, Lakota Eddie quickly adjusts to life on the reservation, embracing new experiences and bonding with his family.
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The used-to-be best friend
by Dawn Quigley
Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited seven-year-old who moves through the world a little differently than anyone else on her Ojibwe reservation. Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore.
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Shark and Bot
by Brian Yanish
A graphic-novel series debut celebrating the power of diversity in friendship depicts unlikely best pals Shark and Bot, who overcome their sharp-toothed and saw-armed differences to support each other against bullies who will not share the playground.
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The quest for snacks / : The Quest for Snacks
by Susie Yi
When their human leaves them without snacks, Squash and Ginny set out on a quest, with the help of a magical portal, to find the ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies, but the outcome isn't quite what they expected—what a cat-astrophe!
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