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Astro girl
by Ken Wilson-Max
A little girl teams up with her father to role-play her dream of becoming an astronaut by pretending to be in zero gravity, eating food from a tube and doing cookie-sheet science experiments, until her mother’s return reveals who inspired the girl’s ambitions. Illustrations.
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Baby's first bank heist
by Jim Whalley
Baby Frank is determined to have a pet, despite his parents' objections, but first he must get the money to take care of it
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The balcony
by Melissa Castrillón
Moving to an apartment in the city, a little girl brings her pretty plants with her and tends them lovingly until they grow, bloom and transform the lives of everyone in her new community. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Ball & Balloon
by Rob Sanders
Ball wishes he could fly like Balloon, but when a boy arrives and sends Ball rolling, bouncing, and even soaring into the air, Balloon feels deflated
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Beware!
by Bob Raczka
A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in its title finds Abe the bear cub and Bree the bee working through a confrontational first meeting to become unlikely friends. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Lion Lion. Illustrations.
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Boo hoo Bird
by Jeremy Tankard
When Bird gets hit on the head while playing ball with Raccoon and begins to cry, all his friends, including Rabbit, Beaver, and Sheep, come to his rescue with all kinds of ideas in the hopes of making him feel better and start smiling once again.
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Walt Disney's Cinderella
by Ron Dias
With the help of her fairy godmother, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince of her dreams
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The cool bean
by Jory John
The creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg depict a less-than-cool bean struggling to fit in with the swaggering, sunglass-wearing cool beans at school before he discovers what being cool is really about. 200,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Count on me
by Miguel Tanco
A little girl explains how math is her passion and how it can be found everywhere in the world
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The double bass blues
by Andrea J. Loney
An aspiring musician whose life straddles the disparate worlds of the suburban school, where he is revered for his talents, and the bustling streets of his crowded home travels back and forth with his double bass, observing the symphony of his surroundings. Illustrations.
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The farmer
by Ximo Abadía
Paul works hard on his farm while those in the village are resting, but when drought comes, friends unexpectedly arrive to lend a hand
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Kevin Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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Good night, Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle
A bedtime-story entry in the best-selling series that includes Little Blue Truck Leads the Way finds Little Blue Truck and his friends supporting each other while trying to go to sleep during a scary thunderstorm. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Grandpa's stories
by Joseph Coelho
A sad young girl honors the life of her late grandfather by recalling shared times and writing down memories in the notebook he made for her. Illustrated by the artist of Captain Starfish. 15,000 first printing
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Henry and Bea
by Jessixa Bagley
Confused when her once-inseparable friend abruptly stops talking to her, a girl seeks reconnection during a class field trip only to discover her friend’s sad secret. By the award-winning creator of Boats for Papa. Illustrations.
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Home in the woods
by Eliza Wheeler
The best-selling creator of Miss Maple’s Seeds presents a story based on the childhood of her grandmother that follows the inspiring experiences of a 6-year-old girl whose family starts over in a Wisconsin tar-paper shack in the aftermath of a parent’s death. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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How do you dance?
by Thyra Heder
People of all different shapes, sizes, and ages demonstrate how they like to dance, but one boy does not want to dance and wants to be left alone
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Hum and swish
by Matt Myers
Jamie wants to quietly work on an art project near her friend, the sea, but people keep disturbing her by asking questions
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I miss my grandpa
by Jin Xiaojing
A U.S. picture book debut by the award-winning author of China’s The Gift Falls Off depicts a young girl whose grandmother helps her reconnect with the much-missed grandfather who passed away just before the girl was born. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I want a dog
by Jon Agee
Searching for a dog to adopt from a wonderfully eccentric animal shelter, a little girl is introduced to such pet candidates as an aardvark, a goose and a python before falling in love with an adorable seal. By the award-winning creator of Life on Mars. Illustrations.
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I'm brave! I'm strong! I'm five!
by Cari Best
Unable to fall asleep at night because of her fears of the dark, little Sasha gazes out her window and uses her flashlight and imagination to assuage her fears before becoming tired enough to fall asleep. By the award-winning author of Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen. Illustrations.
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Let me sleep, sheep!
by Meg McKinlay
Counting sheep to help himself fall asleep, young Amos is astonished when two cranky sheep land in his bedroom and demand that he build a fence according to their specifications. By the creators of Duck for a Day
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Let's all creep through Crocodile Creek
by Jonathan Lambert
Taking a shortcut home through a creepy, crooked creek, friends Mouse, Rabbit and Shelly the tortoise reassure each other that the creek does not contain any crocodiles, in an onomatopoeic story that invites children to discover hidden crocodiles. Illustrations.
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Disney's The lion king
by Justine Korman
Simba believes he is responsible for the death of his father, the king, and flees--but returns to claim his kingdom
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The little red caboose
by Marian Potter
A little red caboose thinks nobody cares for him until he prevents his train from slipping backwards down a mountain
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Love and the rocking chair
by Leo Dillon
A multigenerational celebration of the lasting power of family follows the upbringing of a boy who is raised by loving parents before marrying and having children of his own. By the award-winning creators of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Illustrations.
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Nya's long walk : a step at a time
by Linda Sue Park
A companion to the best-selling A Long Walk to Water finds a young South Sudanese girl struggling to carry two heavy vessels and her younger sister when the latter falls ill during their two-hour walk to fetch water. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The peculiar pig
by Joy Steuerwald
Raised in a litter of pigs with no realization that she is a daschund, Penny the puppy basks in the equal love that Mama Pig gives to all of her babies, who Penny protects using her unusual oink. Simultaneous eBook.
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People share with people
by Lisa Wheeler
A riotously instructive follow-up to People Don’t Bite People shares lighthearted, rhyming advice about the importance of sharing. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Tea Rex. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Pink is for boys
by Robb Pearlman
Reframes blue-and-pink gender stereotypes in an uplifting celebration of how colors are for everyone, depicting a multicultural group of relatable characters who engage in favorite activities, from racing cars and playing baseball to dressing up and dancing, just becaues they enjoy them. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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