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The antlered ship
by Dashka Slater
An inquisitive fox embarks on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons to find the answers to such questions as how far the sun goes when it sinks into the sea and why birds have lizardy feet. By the award-winning author of Baby Shoes. Simultaneous eBook.
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Baby Monkey, private eye
by Brian Selznick
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret blends the styles of a picture book, beginning reader and graphic novel in a story for younger audiences that conveys the imaginative adventures of Baby Monkey, Private Eye, who searches for lost jewels, sniffs out a missing pizza and tracks down a stolen spaceship.
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Black Panther
by Frank Berrios
When the Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, children's books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture.
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Elmore
by Holly Hobbie
Suffering rejection and heartache from the other forest animals, Elmore the porcupine finds ways to connect with the other animals and move past his spikes
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The great dictionary caper
by Judy Sierra
When the words in the dictionary get bored and leave to attend a convention in Hollyword, it is up to Noah Webster to restore (alphabetical) order
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Honey
by David Ezra Stein
A young bear wakes from hibernation craving honey, but soon recalls the many things he can enjoy while waiting for his favorite food to be ready
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Hop on Pop,
by Seuss
Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night."
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How to grow a dinosaur
by Jill Esbaum
A whimsical picture book "guide" for expectant older siblings explains that when new babies "hatch," they will spend most of their time eating, sleeping, roaring and doing other baby things before they are ready for cool big-kid activities, from learning table manners to games of peek-a-boo. Simultaneous eBook.
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I got a chicken for my birthday
by Laura Gehl
A girl is disappointed when she receives a chicken as a birthday gift from her abuela, until she realizes the chicken is planning a bigger present for her special day
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If I had a horse
by Gianna Marino
A child imagines what it would be like to have a horse, from their common personality traits to embarking on new adventures
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Islandborn
by Junot Díaz
"Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland...and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding herown heritage"
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Kate, who tamed the wind
by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon
When blustery winds at the top of a steep hill prove troublesome for a neighbor, young Kate thinks of an environmentally sound solution and fills an old wheelbarrow with young trees that she pushes up the hill to plant as a protective barrier. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of All the World.
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Second grade holdout
by Audrey Vernick
A funny, slightly frazzled boy flat-out refuses to move up to second grade in a whimsical tale of friendship, growing up and moving on. By the author of Brothers at Bat and the illustrator of Hello Hello. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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Seeing into tomorrow : Haiku by Richard Wright
by Richard Wright
A selection of haiku poems by the acclaimed 20th-century African-American writer stands as an accessible introduction to his work and reflects the timeless and ubiquitous realities of African-American youth. Illustrated by award-winning artist of The Neighborhood Mother Goose.
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Thank You, Earth : A Love Letter to Our Planet
by April Pulley Sayre
The award-winning photographer and author of Best in Snow presents a striking, visual love letter to the planet that introduces children to concepts in science, nature and other disciplines through vibrant, close-up images of subjects ranging from plants and animals to weather and natural-world landscapes. 35,000 first printing.
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Uni the unicorn
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
A clever twist on the classic belief that there is no such thing as unicorns finds Uni the unicorn holding steadfastly to her belief that little girls are real in spite of being told otherwise, a conviction that prompts her to look everywhere for a special, magical little girl who will be her best friend. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Berenstain Bears we love the library
by Mike Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears love reading and they love checking books out from the library, but when the library is on the verge of shutting down, Brother, Sister and Honey step in to find a way to save their beloved library. Original.
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Zombelina dances the Nutcracker
by Kristyn Crow
Performing in The Nutcracker with her friend Lizzie, Zombelina races to foil Grandpa Phantom's plot to use the opera house for his own nefarious purposes. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Tea Rex.
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Zombelina : school days
by Kristyn Crow
Loving school as much as dancing, Zombelina assists her friend Morty, who suffers a terrible case of stage fright during show-and-tell time, by throwing a big dance party for all of their friends. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Flora and the Flamingo.
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1010 Guard St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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www.sjlib.org
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