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Abuela
by Arthur Dorros
While riding on a bus through Manhattan with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City, in an evocative study of the loving bond between child and grandparent. Reprint.
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The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
by Dan Santat
Born on a faraway island, an imaginary dragon patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child only to be overlooked repeatedly before he embarks on an incredible journey to the city in search of his perfect match. By the award-winning creator of Sidekicks. 25,000 first printing.
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Alfie gives a hand
by Shirley Hughes
Holding tightly to his old bit of blanket as he attends his first birthday party, Alfie finds a way to be helpful, but it means putting down his blanket first
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All around us
by Xelena Gonzalez
Finding circles everywhere, a grandfather and his granddaughter meditate on the cycles of life and nature
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All because you matter
by Tami Charles
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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All by myself!
by Aliki
A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own, including buttoning, zipping, scrubbing, rubbing, painting, and writing, in a joyous celebration of the important steps toward independence.
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All the way to Havana
by Margarita Engle
A versed picture book showcasing the colorful buildings and iconic classic cars of Havana follows a Cuban boy and his family on a road trip into the city, a journey marked by rich street culture and onomatopoeic sounds. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree.
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All the world
by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon
Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning until night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in the world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.
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Along a long road
by Frank Viva
A debut picture book by an award-winning artist whose illustrations have appeared on the cover of The New Yorker follows an exuberant, graphic-style bicycle journey that combines simply colored images with sparse, rhythmic text.
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And then it's spring
by Julie Fogliano
Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green. By the Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
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And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street
by Seuss
Young Marco describes all the incredible things that he sees on Mulberry Street on his way home from school, in a sixtieth anniversary edition of Dr. Seuss's first children's book.
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Angelina ballerina
by Helen Craig
Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world
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Apple pie ABC
by Alison Murray
A whimsical concept story in verse follows the efforts of a determined young pup that tries 26 alphabetical ways to convey his desire for a share of a piping-hot apple pie, which he "Ogles" and "Pines for." 35,000 first printing.
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Ask Mr. Bear;
by Marjorie Flack
When he doesn't know what to give his mother for her birthday, a small boy asks all the animals for advice
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Baby Bear
by Kadir Nelson
Trying to find his way home, a lost bear cub receives wise, comforting advice from the forest animals he encounters, from "trust yourself" to "listen to your heart." By the Coretta Scott King Award and Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Henry's Freedom Box. 150,000 first printing.
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The baby beebee bird
by Diane Redfield Massie
The zoo animals find a way to keep the baby beebee bird awake during the day so that they can get some sleep at night, in a reillustrated version of a tale first published in 1963. BOMC.
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Back to front and upside down!
by Claire Alexander
Stan doesn't like writing--his letters come out upside down and back to front, some don't even look like letters at all, and he certainly can't tell Miss Catnip because he fears everyone will laugh at him; but today, as his class writes cards for a special occasion, Stan finds it harder and harder to hide his troubles...
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Ball
by Mary Sullivan
In this close-to-wordless, comic book-style picture book, children witness a dog's day-to-day struggle just trying to find a partner to throw the ball, until the dog begins a hilarious one-sided game of fetch and then has a wild, ball-centric dream at naptime. 20,000 first printing.
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Bark, George
by Jules Feiffer
The well-known cartoonist adds to his many whimsical books for little children the zany story of a puppy who does not sound like a puppy should, despite the efforts of his mother, illustrated in appealing, colorful cartoons.
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Barnyard banter
by Denise Fleming
Cows moo and hens cluck through another cacaphonous morning on the farm, while Goose "hides" on every spread in this colorful rhyming sound book. By the author of In the Tall, Tall Grass. Children's BOMC.
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Bartholomew and the oobleck
by Seuss
The King, tired of rain, snow, sun, and fog, commands his magicians to make something else come down from the sky, but when oobleck falls, in sticky greenish droplets, Bartholomew Cubbins shames the King and saves the kingdom
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The bear ate your sandwich
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
A guilty dog relates how a bear wandered out of the forest, became lost in the city and consumed an unattended sandwich before returning home, in a whimsical tall tale by the award-winning author of Subway Story. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bear came along
by Richard T. Morris
A river flowing through a forest becomes aware of its own potential for adventure when it is joined downstream by unlikely companions Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Raccoons and Duck, who hilariously discover how much they need one another. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Bear has a story to tell
by Philip Christian Stead
The Caldecott Medal-winning team of A Sick Day for Amos McGee traces the efforts of a bear who is unable to share a story with animal friends who are too busy preparing for the coming winter to attend him, a situation that compels Bear to assist their efforts in the hope of imparting his story before everyone goes into hibernation.
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Bear snores on
by Karma Wilson
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun
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Bearnard's book
by Deborah Underwood
When Bearnard is invited to star in a book by the Queen of Storybook Land, he worries that he may not be right for the part, until his friend Gertie helps him discover how to shine in his own story
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The bee tree
by Patricia Polacco
Searching for a bee tree, Grampa and Mary Ellen chase a bottle of bees through Bishop's Meadow, into Dunk Woods, and beyond, picking up a group of colorful nineteenth-century characters along the way.
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The Berenstain bears' nursery tales
by Stan Berenstain
The virtues of caution and hard work are upheld as The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and The Gingerbread Man are related in contemporary language
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Berry song
by Michaela Goade
As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back
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Betty Bunny loves chocolate cake
by Michael B. Kaplan
Loving her first chocolate cake so much that she declares she will someday marry one, the strong-willed Betty Bunny takes a piece of cake to school in her pocket and refuses all other foods despite her mother's insistence that she eat healthy foods first.
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Big
by Vashti Harrison
This emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small follows a young child's journey to self-love, showing the power of words to both hurt and heal. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Big cat, little cat
by Elisha Cooper
"A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats"
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The big umbrella
by Amy June Bates
An authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day. Simultaneous eBook.
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Birdsong
by Audrey Wood
Eighteen North American bird species are introduced by following various children from across the continent through their day and discovering the birds that can be encountered at different times in each region.
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Blackout
by John Rocco
In a dramatically lit picture book, a boy and his family find magic in a summer blackout when they go up to the roof to escape the heat and discover a whole new view of the sky, their neighbors and life without the distractions and noise that comes with electricity.
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Blue chicken
by Deborah Freedman
Wanting to help her friends at the farmyard, an exuberant young chicken wreaks havoc with a pot of paint, splashing vibrant blue everywhere she goes in spite of her best intentions.
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Blue Goose
by Nancy Tafuri
When Farmer Gray leaves for the day, Red Hen paints the barn red and Blue Goose and Yellow Chic mix their colors to come up with the perfect green for grass while all the other barnyard animals do their part to add a splash of pizzazz to their humble abode before the farmer's return.
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Blue sky white stars
by Sarvinder Naberhaus
A poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's history, landscape and symbols combines simple, celebratory verses with evocative imagery depicting subjects ranging from the Statue of Liberty to Cape Canaveral. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of We Are the Ship. Simultaneous eBook.
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The blur
by Minh Lãe
This action-packed story follows a little girl with special powers as she becomes THE BLUR, taking the world by storm as she, always on the move and facing danger, zips through the days and zooms through the years. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Blurp's book of manners
by Cindy Derby
When a spilled bucket of paint creates a blob called Blurp, etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop tries to continue her class, despite Blurp's many, messy distractions, and learns a thing or two about manners herself as they form an unlikely friendship. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The book of mistakes
by Corinna Luyken
A celebration of the creative process and the inspiration that can be found in mistakes follows the experiences of an artist who incorporates accidental splotches, spots and misshapen things into her art, transforming it in quirky and playful ways. Simultaneous eBook.
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The book with no pictures
by B. J. Novak
The Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his performances in The Office presents a silly read-aloud book that combines a deliberately image-free format with wacky nonsense text, goofy song lyrics and more. By the author of One More Thing.
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Boot & Shoe
by Marla Frazee
Boot and Shoe are dogs that live in the same house, eat from the same bowl and sleep in the same bed but spend their days on separate porches until a squirrel mixes things up. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of All the World.
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Bread and jam for Frances
by Russell Hoban
Frances decides she likes to eat only bread and jam at every meal, until to her surprise, her parents grant her wish
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Brontorina
by James Howe
The creator of the Bunnicula series presents the story of an irrepressible dinosaur, whose determination to dance is made possible by her lovable heart and boundless imagination.
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Brownie & Pearl step out
by Cynthia Rylant
Heading out on the town for a birthday party, Brownie, a little girl with a flair for accessorizing, looks forward to the festivities before suffering an attack of shyness. By the Newbery-winning author of Henry and Mudge. 25,000 first printing.
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Bubble trouble
by Margaret Mahy
When her baby brother is captured inside one of her bubbles and floats high in the air, Mabel, her family, and everyone in town chases about to get him safely back down to earth before he sails too far away!
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Building our house
by Jonathan Bean
A young girl narrates her family's move from the city to the country, where they have bought a piece of land and live in a trailer while they build a house from the ground up, with help from relatives and friends.
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Bully
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Interacting with other animals in mean-spirited ways, a little bull calls names and behaves in an intimidating manner until his bullying behavior is brought to his attention. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of First the Egg.
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Bunny days
by Tao Nyeu
The harmonious life enjoyed by a group of animals is put to the test when busy Mr. Goat drives by on his tractor and accidentally muddies six frolicking bunnies, in a tale that is accompanied by two additional short works by the award-winning author of Wonder Bear.
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Can you make a scary face?
by Jan Thomas
Narrated by a bossy ladybug and a friendly frog, young readers are provided with an array of silly scenarios designed to stimulate the imagination with the help of silly faces, crazy dances, and amusing gestures.
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The carrot seed
by Ruth Krauss
Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants
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The cat in the hat
by Seuss
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games
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A chair for my mother
by Vera B. Williams
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire
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Charlie & Mouse
by Laurel Snyder
Two inventive young brothers share a series of wacky adventures involving conversations with lumps, a neighborhood party, a rock-selling venture and the creation of the "bedtime banana." Simultaneous eBook.
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Chengdu could not, would not fall asleep
by Barney Saltzberg
High in the trees in the middle of the night, all of the pandas are sleeping except for Chengdu, who tries everything and still cannot fall asleep until he finds the perfect spot—atop his brother, Yuan. 25,000 first printing
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Chester
by Mélanie Watt
As the author/illustrator attempts to create a picture book about a mouse in a house, her rotund feline Chester sends the mouse packing and attempts to rewrite the story with his handy red marker.
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Chewy Louie
by Howie Schneider
A family may have to get rid of their new pet, a cute puppy that eats everything in sight, including toys, bowls, and porches
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Chicken Little
by Rebecca Emberley
A father-and-daughter team presents a retelling of the classic story of Chicken Little, who has an acorn fall on his head and runs in a panic to his friends Henny Penny, Lucky Ducky, and Loosey Goosey, to tell them the sky is falling.
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Children make terrible pets
by Peter Brown
When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy lost in the woods, she asks her mother if she can have him as a pet, only to find him impossible to train.
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Chirchir is singing
by Kelly Cunnane
Chirchir wants to help her family with their daily chores, but each of their tasks proves too challenging for her
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Click, clack, moo : cows that type
by Doreen Cronin
When the cows decide that they have had enough, they prepare to go on strike and soon start leaving notes for the farmer demanding better working conditions in this funfilled, illustrated tale for beginning readers.
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A color of his own
by Leo Lionni
When a chameleon goes in search of discovering what color he wants to be, he learns an important lesson about being true to one's self after developing a special friendship with a fellow chameleon.
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Come along, Daisy!
by Jane Simmons
In a debut picture book, Daisy the duckling has a hard time keeping close to Mama Duck because she'd rather explore the wondrous creatures around her, but things are not so wonderful when suddenly Mama Duck is not in sight.
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Come on, rain
by Karen Hesse
Tess, her friends, and their Mamas join in a joyous rain dance when their prayers are answered and the skies let loose after a long drought has parched the land.
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Corduroy
by Don Freeman
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all
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Count the monkeys
by Mac Barnett
Children are invited to practice their counting skills while giggling at the antics of a group of elusive monkeys who are frightened away by a whimsical series of animals. By the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of Extra Yarn.
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Creepy carrots!
by Aaron Reynolds
The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in a clever and hilarious picture book parable about a rabbit that fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Illustrations by the celebrated creator of Children Make Terrible Pets.
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Curious George
by H. A. Rey
The curiosity of a newly-captured monkey gets him into continual trouble
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D.W. flips
by Marc Tolon Brown
D.W., a young aardvark, discovers that lots of practice eventually helps her master the new routine in her gymnastics class
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Dancing feet!
by Lindsey Craig
Combines whimsically rollicking text with collage-style art by the creator of the Emmy Award-winning Arthur series in an interactive tale about an exuberant group of dancing animals. A first book.
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The dark
by Lemony Snicket
A poetic tale by the best-selling author of the Series of Unfortunate Events books and the award-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat follows the transformation of young Laszlo, who gradually learns to overcome a universal fear of the dark. 75,000 first printing.
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Dear zoo
by Rod Campbell
Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the contents of each package
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Demolition
by Sally Sutton
Filled with onomatopoeic text and engaging illustrations of favorite demolition vehicles, a high-energy storybook for young truck enthusiasts features such examples as whirring, thwocking cranes that tear down buildings and giant wrecking balls that crack and crunch walls, in a volume complemented by a pictorial glossary of featured machines. By the creators of Roadworks.
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Dewey : there's a cat in the library!
by Vicki Myron
After being abandoned in the library's book return box and discovered by the librarian, Dewey the kitten is adopted, named, and given the library as a place to call his home, happily meeting and greeting all the visitors who come and go throughout the day.
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Dinosaur roar!
by Paul Stickland
Dinosaurs of every size, color, shape, and personality introduce small children to the concept of opposites, in a brightly illustrated, rhyming concept book. Reprint.
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Dog loves books
by Louise Yates
Disappointed by an initial lack of business on his new bookstore's opening day, Dog passes the time by reading exciting stories that he subsequently recommends to his discerning first customers. By the author of A Small Surprise.
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Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
by Mo Willems
When the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.
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The doorbell rang
by Pat Hutchins
Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies
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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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Du iz tak?
by Carson Ellis
The creator of Home turns a droll eye to the natural world, combining playful artwork and whimsical invented language in the story of a sequence of friendly insects who build a tree fort together before a hungry predator swoops in to disrupt their fun.
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Duck on a bike
by David Shannon
Duck decides to try and ride a bike and soon influences the rest of the farmyard animals to try after a group of kids leaves their bikes outside the farmhouse.
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Eat like a bear
by April Pulley Sayre
Follows a bear from the time she emerges from her den in April after four months without food, through months of eating fish, ants, and huckleberries, to midwinter when the arrival of two cubs interrupts her long winter's rest. Includes facts about brown(grizzly) bears of the Yellowstone National Park/Glacier National Park region
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Ella Sarah gets dressed
by Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing
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Ella, the elegant elephant
by Carmela D'Amico
Painfully shy, Ella, the littlest elephant, starts a new school wearing her grandmother's spiffy red hat for good luck, but when a mean bully torments her, Ella harnesses the power of kindness--and great fashion--to teach the bully a valuable lesson.
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Elmer
by David McKee
All the elephants of the jungle were gray except Elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the other elephants laugh
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Extra yarn
by Mac Barnett
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
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Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'Connor
A young girl who loves fancy things helps her family to be fancy for one special night. By the illustrator of America: A Patriotic Primer. Jr Lib Guild.
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Fire! Fire!
by Gail Gibbons
Views fire fighters fighting fires in the city, in the country, in the forest, and on the waterfront
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Five little monkeys jumping on the bed
by Eileen Christelow
A special edition of the classic story includes music and lyrics, a drawing activity and a free audio download featuring lively music and sound effects. 25,000 first printing.
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The flea's sneeze
by Lynn Downey
When a little flea gets a cold, chaos erupts as his ridiculously loud sneezes awakens all the barnyard animals in the middle of the night. 15,000 first printing.
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Flora and the flamingo
by Molly Schaar Idle
In this wordless book with interactive flaps, a friendship develops between a girl named Flora and a graceful flamingo, as they learn to dance together.
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Flower garden
by Eve Bunting
In a simple rhyming text and bold illustrations, a little girl and her father purchase a birthday garden for her motherpansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisiesand hurry home to prepare their birthday surprise. Reprint.
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Flubby is not a good pet!
by J. E. Morris
The young owner of a large, sleepy cat who absolutely refuses to sing, catch or jump like other pets becomes exasperated until a scary situation helps both human and pet realize how much they need each other. By the creator of May I Please Have a Cookie? Simultaneous eBook
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The foot book,
by Seuss
Beginner's text describes all sorts of feet doing all sorts of things
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The fox in the dark
by Alison Green
An amusing story with charming illustrations by a best-selling illustrator tells the tale of Rabbit, Duck, Mouse and Lamb, who all squish into Rabbit's house to hide from Fox; soon, however, the timid creatures learn that Fox isn't really as scary as they all think.
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Fraidyzoo
by Thyra Heder
Little T remembers that she was frightened the last time her family visited the zoo but is not sure why, so her creative family helps by imitating animals from A to Z until she recalls exactly what caused her fear. A first picture book.
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Freight train
by Donald Crews
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles
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Frida Kahlo and her animalitos
by Monica Brown
A picture book tribute to the iconic Mexican artist reveals how the animals in her life and her personal struggles inspired many of her works of art and how her achievements raised awareness about her indigenous culture and the female form.
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Froggy gets dressed
by Jonathan London
Froggy wants to go out and play in the snow, but his mother has to keep calling him back in to dress him properly for the cold weather.
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Froodle
by Antoinette Portis
One day, amidst the usual chirps, tweets and caws, Little Brown Bird decides she doesn't want to sing the same old song and out comes a new tune that shakes up the neighborhood and changes things forever.
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The giant jam sandwich
by John Vernon Lord
When four million wasps fly into their village, the citizens of Itching Down devise a way of getting rid of them
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Giraffes can't dance
by Giles Andreae
Since his skinny legs won't cooperate when he wants to get down and boogie, Gerald the giraffe dreads going to the Great Jungle Dance, until he discovers his own unique rhythm.
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Go away, big green monster!
by Ed. Emberley
A scary green monster begins to disappear, piece by piece and page by page, in a die-cut picture book that lets youngsters take control of the monsters in their lives.
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Going down home with Daddy
by Kelly Starling Lyons
In this rich and moving celebration of history, culture and ritual, eloquent text and stunning illustrations illuminate the power of family and multigenerational family traditions.
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Good night, Gorilla : Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann
A zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little ape steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages.
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A good place
by Lucy Cousins
Searching for the perfect place to live, Bee, Ladybug, Beetle and Dragonfly have a hard time finding a place that's not underfoot, near traffic or otherwise unsafe, in this wonderful picture book with a gentle environmental message. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Goodnight moon
by Margaret Wise Brown
Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to all his familiar possessions, as his big, green bedroom slowly darkens, in an anniversary version of the enduring classic. Reissue.
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Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep
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Gossie
by Olivier Dunrea
Gossie is a gosling who likes to wear bright red boots every day, no matter what she is doing, and so she is heartbroken the day the boots are missing and she can't find them anywhere.
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The great fuzz frenzy
by Janet Stevens
When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their newfound frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco
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Green
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the many shades of the color green
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The gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well
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Grumpy Bird
by Jeremy Tankard
Waking up on the wrong side of the nest, Bird is just too grumpy for his own good and so sets out for a walk to improve his spirits, thus with the help of his friends and some fresh air, Bird is back to his old self and soon ready to face the day with a smile! 25,000 first printing.
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Guess how much I love you
by Sam McBratney
The tender contest between Little Nutbrown Hare and his daddy, Big Nutbrown Hare, to see who loves each other more leads them hopping to the moon and beyond, as captured by delicate, endearing watercolors.
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Hank finds an egg
by Rebecca Dudley
Hank finds an egg on the ground while walking in the woods, discovers the nest from which it fell, and tries his best to return it
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Happy birthday, moon
by Frank Asch
When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present
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Harry and Horsie
by Katie Van Camp
Harry can't sleep and uses his Super Duper Bubble Blooper machine to fill the room with bubbles, but when a bubble carries his beloved Horsie into space, Harry jumps aboard his rocket ship and sets off to rescue his friend
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Harry the dirty dog
by Gene Zion
When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots
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A hat for Minerva Louise
by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Minerva Louise, the irrepressible little hen, sets out on an adventure on a cold, snowy day, but she soon discovers that she needs to find something to keep her warm.
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Hello, Tilly
by Polly Dunbar
Tilly and her animal friends--Tiptoe, Hector, Doodle, Pru, and Tumpty--have lots of fun living and playing together in a little yellow house.
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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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Hey, Al
by Arthur Yorinks
A city janitor and his treasured canine companion are transported by a large colorful bird to an island in the sky, where their comfortable paradise existence threatens to turn them into birds as well
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Higher! Higher!
by Leslie Patricelli
Pleading with her dad to push the swing higher and higher, a little girl wonders just how high she has gone and compares her journey to fantastical feats, like venturing higher than a mountain or shooting straight into space!
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Hippopposites
by Janik Coat
Simple pairings of common and less-familiar words are whimsically presented with graphic illustrations of a loveable red hippopotamus in an engaging board book that is complemented by die-cuts and interactive textures. 25,000 first printing.
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Hot dog
by Doug Salati
Tired of the city's sizzling sidewalks, wailing sirens and people's feet in his face, a hot dog finds inner peace and calm when his owner takes him to the beach, where he happily cools off. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The house in the night
by Susan Marie Swanson
Illustrations and easy-to-read text explore the light that makes a house in the night a home filled with light, in a bedtime book for youngsters that names nighttime things, such as a bed and the moon.
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How do dinosaurs say goodnight?
by Jane Yolen
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss, in a picture book featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs which includes the names of each dinosaur on the end papers.
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How Rocket learned to read
by Tad Hills
When a dedicated yellow bird sets up a classroom in Rocket the puppy's favorite napping spot and begins to read aloud, the young canine is drawn in by the story and eventually learns to spell and read.
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The Hueys in The new sweater
by Oliver Jeffers
Existing in a universe where everyone is identical and does the same things, an individual-minded Huey decides to knit and wear a sweater that sets him apart from all the others, causing the rest of the Hueys to want to distinguish themselves by knitting duplicate sweaters. By the author of The Incredible Book-Eating Boy.
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I ain't gonna paint no more!
by Karen Beaumont
Excited with the art he has created on the walls, a young artist decides to continue on with his vibrant creations--soon painting the floors, ceiling, and himself in the process!
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I like old clothes
by Mary Ann Hoberman
A newly illustrated rerelease of a 1976 poem by a Children's Poet Laureate features an exuberant protagonist who enjoys finding and wearing hand-me-down and vintage clothes for the history and mystery they represent. Features images of sibling dress-up and craft activities.
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I spy with my little eye
by Edward Gibbs
Asks young readers to identify the animal based on their color, including blue for a blue whale, white for a polar bear, and green for a frog, in a text with a die-cut opening on the cover containing an eye
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I stink!
by Kate McMullan
A big city garbage truck makes its nighttime rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.
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I went walking
by Sue Williams
During the course of a walk, a young boy identifies animals of different colors
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I will never not ever eat a tomato
by Lauren Child
A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter
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If I were a lion
by Sarah Weeks
When a high-spirited little girl is caught being particularly naughty and is sent to the time-out chair, she imagines what it would be like if she was really wild, like a lion or a bear.
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If you give a mouse a cookie
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
A boy discovers that you can never tell where it will stop once you have given a demanding mouse a cookie.
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If you laugh, I'm starting this book over
by Chris Harris
"Readers are challenged not to laugh in a series of increasingly hilarious prompts and jokes that lead to a serious message about the pleasures of laughter"
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I'm the biggest thing in the ocean
by Kevin Sherry
Taking a look around the sea world in which he lives, a self-centered squid realizes that he is bigger than all his fellow ocean-dwelling friends and soon lets everyone around him know it too in his own boisterous, prideful, egocentric way.
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Imogene's antlers
by David Small
The dryly comic story of a little girl who awakens one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 25 years ago and now returns in a hardcover edition for its silver anniversary.
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Is your mama a llama?
by Deborah Guarino
Lloyd, the young llama, discovers what kind of animal his mama really is.
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It looked like spilt milk
by Charles Green Shaw
A continuously changing white shape silhouetted against a blue background challenges the reader to guess what the shape is
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It's a tiger!
by David LaRochelle
A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn
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Jabari jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Passing tests in swimming class that give him the confidence to try jumping off the diving board, little Jabari stretches his muscles and squeezes his dad's hand when the big moment arrives, in a story that celebrates finding one's courage. A first picture book.
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Jamberry
by Bruce Degen
A young boy and a bear romp joyously through the land of berries, encountering raspberry rabbits, a brassberry band, and elephants skating on strawberry jam, in a board book edition of an energetic rhyming tale.
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Jeremy draws a monster
by Peter McCarty
After drawing a monster that comes to life, Jeremy's hopes are dashed when his new giant-sized companion turns out to be not only demanding and bossy but very rude as well!
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Jesse Bear, what will you wear?
by Nancy White Carlstrom
A day in the life of a special little bear is vividly presented in an exuberant rhyming text and warm, full-color illustrations, in a board book edition of the first volume in the popular series featuring the irrepressible Jesse Bear.
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Joseph had a little overcoat
by Simms Taback
An old Eastern European folk song provides the basis for a tale about a peasant who devises clever uses for his worn-out overcoat. By the creator of the Caldecott Honor Book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. 30,000 first printing.
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Journey
by Aaron Becker
Using a red marker, a young girl draws a door on her bedroom wall and through it enters another world where she experiences many adventures, including being captured by an evil emperor
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Julius
by Angela Johnson
Maya's grandfather brings her, from Alaska, a huge, pink pig named Julius, and together the two of them learn about friendship, affection, and sharing. Reprint.
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Jump, frog, jump!
by Robert Kalan
Searching for a tasty insect to eat, an enthusiastic green frog pursues a promising bug while trying to avoid being caught himself, in a cumulative tale about predators and prey.
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Jungle bullies
by Steven Kroll
To get what they want, the larger jungle animals bully the smaller ones until Mama Monkey shows them all the benefits of sharing.
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Just a story
by Jeff Mack
"A young reader comes upon an alluring book and he starts to read, becoming blissfully unaware of increasingly odd and outlandish occurrences looming all around him"
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Katy no-pocket
by Emmy Payne
Sad because she has no pocket to carry her son, Katy Kangaroo looks for one and finds more than she expected
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King Baby
by Kate Beaton
Greeting his adoring public with giggles, kisses and coos, an infant monarch takes matters into his tiny hands when his subjects are unable to keep up with his many demands. By the Harvey Award-winning creator of The Princess and the Pony.
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King Jack and the dragon
by Peter Bently
Jack, Zack, and Caspar build a castle fort, then spend a day fighting dragons and beasts, but at day's end giants carry away first Sir Zack, then Caspar, and King Jack is left to face night creatures alone
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Kipper
by Mick Inkpen
Tired of sleeping on his old blanket in his chewed-up basket, Kipper goes in search of a better place to sleep, considering a flowerpot, the grass, a lily pad, and other spots before returning to his own cozy bed.
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The Kissing hand
by Audrey Penn
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him
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Kitten's first full moon
by Kevin Henkes
When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it, but her adventure eventually leads her back home where something special is waiting just for her.
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Knuffle Bunny free : an unexpected diversion
by Mo Willems
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny, in an epic love story filled with the joys and sorrows of growing up. 300,000 first printing.
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The lady with the alligator purse
by Nadine Bernard Westcott
A quixotic adaptation of the well-known jump-rope rhyme with illustrations that are just as humorous as the unexpected results of a well-meaning experiment
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Ladybug Girl
by David Soman
With her parents too busy and her brother refusing to play with her because of her small size, Lulu transforms herself into the powerful and adventurous Ladybug Girl--setting off on her own to take part in a full day of amazing feats that are sure to impress people twice her size! 12,000 first printing.
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Last stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.
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Leave me alone!
by Vera Brosgol
Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting
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Leo the late bloomer
by Robert Kraus
Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents
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The library fish
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Finally finding a place to call home, Library Fish, an unusually literary fish, leaves the safety of her bowl to explore her new surroundings when a snowstorm keeps people away from the library. 12,500 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Life on Mars
by Jon Agee
In a whimsical picture book, an intrepid but less-than-clever space explorer becomes certain he has found the only living thing on Mars, a flower—but he has failed to notice the mischievous, cupcake-thieving little Martian who has been wandering around in the illustrations the whole time. Simultaneous eBook.
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The lion and the bird
by Marianne Dubuc
One autumn day, a lion finds a wounded bird in his garden and because the bird's flock has left for the winter, the lion decides to care for the bird himself, but when the bird departs with his flock the following autumn, what will become of Lion and the friendship the two have forged together? 10,000 first printing.
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Little Beauty
by Anthony Browne
When a gorilla who knows sign language tells his keepers that he is lonely because there are no other gorillas in the zoo, they bring him a very special friend--a tiny kitten.
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Little Chick
by Amy Hest
Disappointed by not being able to reach to the stars when she stretches or patient enough to wait for the carrot to grow, Little Chick is given loving and reassuring advice from her Old Auntie who instructs her on the joy of always having hope.
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Little Cub
by Olivier Dunrea
A young bear cub, who is alone in the world, and Old Bear, who is grumpy and tired of living alone, meet and discover what they have been missing. By the best-selling creator of the Gossie and Gertie books.
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The little engine that could
by Watty Piper
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain
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Little gorilla
by Ruth Bornstein
Little Gorilla's family and friends try to help him overcome his special growing pains
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The little library
by Margaret McNamara
Feeling left out of the excitement when his school’s eagerly anticipated library finally opens, young Jake, a slow and careful reader, is offered a book by a kind librarian who helps him discover an unknown talent as well as the power of books. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Toot : pictures and story
by Hardie Gramatky
Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm
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Littles : and how they grow
by Kelly DiPucchio
A gift-appropriate rhyming ode to babies by the award-winning author of Grace for President features a diverse range of families sharing time with their infants while reflecting on how they grow up so quickly. Simultaneous eBook.
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The littlest dinosaur
by Michael Foreman
The littlest dinosaur thinks he is too small to do much of anything, until his family and neighbors get in trouble at the mud flats and need his help.
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Llama Llama red pajama
by Anna Dewdney
When Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams for her return in this lively picture book with simple text.
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LMNO peas
by Keith Baker
A whimsically illustrated series of exuberant peas demonstrate a range of interests, hobbies and careers themed around the letters of the alphabet, from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas. By the author of Hickory Hickory Dock. 30,000 first printing.
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Locomotive
by Brian Floca
The award-winning creator of Moonshot presents a richly detailed visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
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Lola at the library
by Anna McQuinn
In a cozy celebration of books and the people who love them, Lola is excited because it is Tuesday, and that means Lola and her mommy are headed to the library today. Simultaneous.
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Lots of dots
by Craig Frazier
Circular shapes are spotted in familiar objects and everyday situations
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Lyle, Lyle, crocodile
by Bernard Waber
Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th Street in New York City until Mr. Grumps, their irritable neighbor, has Lyle put in the zoo
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Madeline
by Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis
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Madlenka
by Peter SÃs
Madlenka, whose New York City neighbors include the French baker, the Indian news vendor, the Italian ice-cream man, the South American grocer, and the Chinese shopkeeper, goes around the block to show them her loose tooth and finds that it is like taking a trip around the world. 50,000 first printing.
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Magnificent homespun brown : a celebration
by Samara Cole Doyon
Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a song, a poem and a celebration about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. Illustrations.
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Maisy goes to preschool
by Lucy Cousins
Eager to arrive, Maisy is ready for a day with her friends--painting pictures, having snacktime, taking a nap, and riding down the slide in the playground during recess. 15,000 first printing.
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Make way for ducklings,
by Robert McCloskey
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring
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Mama, do you love me?
by Barbara M. Joosse
A child living in the Arctic learns that a mother's love is unconditional
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Martha speaks
by Susan Meddaugh
Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup
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Me-- Jane
by Patrick McDonnell
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist
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Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama
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The mermaid and the shoe
by K. G. Campbell
Appearing to possess no talent except for that of asking questions, little Minnow, one of King Neptune's 50 mermaid daughters, follows her questions to a wondrous place for answers about herself and her life's purpose.
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Mice
by Rose Fyleman
A whimsical nighttime romp featuring a bewildered cat and his mischievous mouse companions is presented through spare text and vibrant collage illustrations by the artist of the best-selling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
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Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel : Story and Pictures
by Virginia Lee Burton
Due to industrial progress, Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, are out of work, and they have one last chance to prove that Mary Anne can dig faster than one hundred men in order to save her from the scrap heap, in a timeless classic originally published in 1939 that combines friendship, determination, and ingenuity.
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Millions of cats
by Wanda Gág
An old man makes an unwise decision when he brings too many cats home to his wife, who asked him to bring home just one. A Newbery Honor Book. Reissue.
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Miss Brooks loves books! (and I don't)
by Barbara Bottner
Unable to experience her classmates' enthusiasm for reading favorite library books, Missy challenges her determined librarian to find just the right story among the ones that are otherwise too flowery, furry or otherwise unsatisfying.
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Miss Lina's ballerinas
by Grace Maccarone
Ballet instructor Miss Lina has a solution when her eight young students--Katrina, Bettina, Marina, Nina, Justina, Sabrina, Edwina and Christina--who always dance in pairs, are distraught when a ninth girl, Regina, joins the class.
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Monkey and me
by Emily Gravett
Excited about their trip to the zoo, a young girl and her stuffed monkey delight in mimicking all the animals they see, such as a hopping kangaroo and stomping elephant, during their wonderful outing together.
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Moo who?
by Margie Palatini
When she gets a sudden bump on the head, Hilda Mae Heifer the cow forgets how to make her signature sound and needs her closest friends to remind her of the special "mooing" song she used to sing, in a lively tale by the author of The Perfect Pet.
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More
by I. C. Springman
Combines evocative illustrations and spare text in the story of a team of well-intentioned mice who learn valuable lessons about friendship and conservation when their magpie friend hordes more than is needed. 50,000 first printing.
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Mouse & Lion : Aesop retold
by Rand Burkert
Featuring lavish illustrations by the artist of the Caldecott Honor-winning Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs, a debut picture book is a lyrical adaptation of Aesop's classic tale about an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a lion in which an act of mercy proves to be a lifesaving gesture.
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Mouse paint
by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color
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Mr. Gumpy's outing
by John Burningham
Mr. Gumpy accepts more and more riders on his boat until the inevitable occurs
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Mr. Tiger goes wild
by Peter Brown
Wanting to have more fun when he tires of his prim-and-proper existence, staunch Mr. Tiger decides to give in to his wild nature until his antics go too far. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Creepy Carrots! 75,000 first printing.
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My car
by Byron Barton
Bright, graphic artwork invites toddlers to count, name colors and shapes, and follow Sam and his car as they drive through a bustling picture book landscape from Sam's home in the country to his job in the city.
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My friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann
After letting Rabbit play with his toy plane, Mouse finds himself in a real jam as the plane gets stuck high in a tree, but despite Rabbit's persistent assistance, Mouse's plane just won't come free.
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My heart is like a zoo
by Michael Hall
A Valentine's Day tribute to the growing emotional capacities of the very young features a wide variety of sophisticated zoo animal images, from a hippo and coyote to a heron and fox, comprised entirely of strategically arranged heart shapes. 100,000 first printing.
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The napping house
by Audrey Wood
In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite
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Nest
by Jorey Hurley
Combines vibrantly colored, crisp artwork with simple, minimal text in the story of a bird's first year of life that takes him through his hatching day and first flight to his first friendship and exploration of the world's wonders. A first picture book.
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The night world
by Mordicai Gerstein
A celebration of the nighttime world invites children to join an evening of secret exploration that culminates in a beautiful sunrise. By the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. 20,000 first printing.
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Nightsong
by Ari Berk
Chiro, a young bat, is nervous about flying into the world for the first time without his mother, especially on a very dark night, but he soon learns to rely on his "song" to find his way and stay safe.
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Nighttime Ninja
by Barbara DaCosta
Late at night, when all is quiet and everyone is asleep, a ninja creeps silently through the house in search of treasure, and soon he reaches his ultimate goal... and gets a big surprise!
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Niño wrestles the world
by Yuyi Morales
Believing himself capable of fending off the most monstrous opponents, underpants-clad Lucha Libre champion Niño is challenged by a no-holds-barred wrestling match that truly tests his skills when his younger sisters wake up from their naps.
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No, David!
by David Shannon
In an autobiographical picture book by the creator of A Bad Case of Stripes, a mischievous boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.
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Not a box
by Antoinette Portis
From mountain to rocket ship, a small, imaginative bunny shows that a box is not always just a box but an object that will go as far as the imagination allows.
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Oh, no!
by Candace Fleming
The author of Imogene's Last Stand and the Caldecott Medalist illustrator of My Friend Rabbit present the comical story of a sequence of animals who repeat a refrain of dismay as they fall, one by one, into a deep hole.
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Old black fly
by Jim Aylesworth
On a hot summer day, a family chases a pesky, old black fly through the house--and through the alphabet, in a rhyming tale complemented by zany full-color artwork by the illustrator of The Relatives Came.
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Old Mikamba had a farm
by Rachel Isadora
A striking adaptation of "Old MacDonald" features an aging African game farmer who watches over a wide variety of animals, from roaring lions and chirping ostriches to bellowing rhinos and honking wildebeests, in a tribute to African wildlife that is complemented by vivid collage-style artwork. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Ben's Trumpet.
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Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good
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Once upon an alphabet : Short Stories for All the Letters
by Oliver Jeffers
A wryly whimsical alphabet primer reinforces letter-recognition skills by introducing an Astronaut who is afraid of heights, a Bridge that ends up burned between friends and a Cup that is stuck in a cupboard. By the award-winning creator of The Day the Crayons Quit.
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One duck stuck
by Phyllis Root
In a rhythmic and whimsical counting book, a duck gets stuck in the muck of a marsh and is attended to by a pair of fish, three moose, four crickets, and more.
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One minute till bedtime : 60-second poems to send you off to sleep
by Kenn Nesbitt
A former Children's Poet Laureate presents a blockbuster collection of all-new poetry penned by some of the most beloved and celebrated poets of our time—including Jack Prelutsky, Jon Scieszka, Mary Ann Hoberman, Nikki Grimes, Lemony Snicket, Jane Yolen and many more—illuminated with dreamlike wit and whimsy by an award-winning, New York Times illustrator. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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One
by Kathryn Otoshi
Introduces young readers to numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors by offering the story of ill-tempered Red who got too powerful for his own good and had to be brought down to size by One--a single entity with the courage to stand up for what was right.
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Oops, pounce, quick, run! : an alphabet caper
by Mike Twohy
A whimsically illustrated alphabet book by the celebrated New Yorker cartoonist incorporates a story about a little mouse whose nap is interrupted by a ball that bounces into his home, setting off an epic chase from A to Z. 50,000 first printing.
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Otis
by Loren Long
Always friendly and helpful in any way he can be, Otis the tractor takes pride in his job on the farm and befriends a little calf in the barn who is lulled by the soft hum of his engine, but when he gets ignored after the new large tractor takes his place, the farmer sees the error of his ways and looks to Otis to save the day when tragedy strikes.
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Owl babies
by Martin Waddell
Three baby owls panic when they awaken one night and find their mother gone, worrying about what has happened to her and becoming frightened by all the scary things that surround them in the dark.
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A perfect day
by Lane Smith
Enjoying an idyllic day in Bert's backyard, Cat, Dog, Chickadee and Squirrel are disturbed by a bumbling bear who crushes the flowerbed, drinks from the wading pool and gobbles up their food. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of It's a Book.
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Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons
by Eric Litwin
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off one by one, he still finds a reason to sing. 150,000 first printing.
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Pete's a pizza
by William Steig
When Pete is in a bad mood, his father turns him into a pizza by first rolling him like dough and then pretending to top him with ingredients until the final, hilarious personal touch.
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Pig Pig meets the lion
by David McPhail
When a friendly lion escapes from the local zoo and climbs into Pig Pig's bedroom, Pig Pig and his new friend run down the stairs, through the kitchen, over the furniture and around the house, forging an unexpected friendship.
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Pinkalicious
by Victoria Kann
Being pink obsessed, a little girl goes wild when she is served pink cupcakes at a party, but when she eats one too many and actually turns pink, the little girl worries that her pink passion might have gotten a bit out of control--even for her!
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Planting a rainbow
by Lois Ehlert
A mother and child plant a rainbow of flowers in the family garden
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Polar bear night
by Lauren Thompson
After wandering out at night to watch a magical star shower, a polar bear cub returns home to snuggle with her mother in their warm den.
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The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
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Poopsie gets lost
by Hannah E. Harrison
Forced out of her comfort zone by the pushy narrator, Poopsie, a fluffy, nap-loving cat, goes on a fur-raising adventure in the jungle where she must call upon her inner tough kitty to make it out in one piece. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Posy!
by Linda Newbery
It's a busy day for Posy the kitten as she prances, pounces, and plays all around the house--catching spiders, collecting leaves, and scratching sofas before settling down for a well-deserved nap.
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Pouch!
by David Ezra Stein
Joey the kangaroo leaves the pouch and begins to hop about the land where he makes new discoveries, sees buzzing bees, and makes new friends during one very eventful day before finally returning "home" to his Mama who waits nearby.
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The pout-pout fish
by Deborah Diesen
As the pout-pout fish swims along in the ocean, he discovers that being glum and spreading the "dreary wearies" isn't much fun anymore--especially when his true destiny is revealed!
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President Taft is stuck in the bath
by Mac Barnett
Inspired by a true anecdote, this larger-than-life tale of a presidential mishap is brimming with humor and over-the-top illustrations. By the author of the Boston Globe-Horn Book award-winning title, Extra Yarn.
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Press here
by Hervé Tullet
Using no special effects other than the reader's imagination, a series of dots multiplies, grows, or changes color by pressing, tilting, or blowing on the previous page
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The quiet book
by Deborah Underwood
Accessible descriptions and gentle artwork introduce youngsters to ways they can experience and appreciate quiet times, depicting endearing animals shushing their way through a series of calming activities. Illustrated by the author of Little Panda.
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The rainbow fish
by Marcus Pfister
A big book edition of a prize-winning bestseller features striking foil holographic stamping and colorful illustrations, as it presents a charming tale about sharing.
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Red Knit Cap Girl
by Naoko Stoop
With the help of their forest friends and the advice of wise Mr. Owl, Red Knit Cap Girl and White Bunny, who are on a quest to find a way to talk to the Moon, learn that they need only to wait and listen quietly to make their wish come true.
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The relatives came
by Cynthia Rylant
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time
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Say hello like this
by Mary Murphy
An exuberant, gift-appropriate companion to A Kiss Like This features brightly colored depictions of the lively greetings, whimsical adjectives and onomatopoeic sound words that animals make, such as 'peep peep'!
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The seals on the bus
by Lenny Hort
While traveling on a city bus, parents and children alike are surprised by the peculiar passengers being picked up at stops along the way. 20,000 first printing.
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A sick day for Amos McGee
by Philip Christian Stead
Amos, who spends time with the animals at the zoo everyday, learns the true meaning of friendship when he is too sick to make it to the zoo and the animals come calling to cheer him up. Jr Lib Guild.
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Skippyjon Jones
by Judith Byron Schachner
A mischievous Siamese kitten named Skippyjon Jones transforms himself into the legendary Spanish sword fighter Skippito when he is banished to his room, in a hilarious picture book that celebrates the power of imagination. 35,000 first printing.
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Sleep like a tiger
by Mary Logue
In an innovative bedtime book for young readers, luminous illustrations by a Caldecott Honor Medalist paired with poetic and unadorned language frame the very simple-sounding question asked by a young girl, "Does everything in the world go to sleep?"
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Snowmen at night
by Caralyn Buehner
After nighttime falls and everyone is asleep in their beds, a group of fun-loving snowmen jump into action and have their own bit of fun while no one is around to see.
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The snowy day
by Ezra Jack Keats
A half-century tribute edition of the 1963 Caldecott Medal winner follows the simple tale of a young boy who, upon waking, discovers that snow has fallen and ventures out in his red snowsuit to experiment with making footprints, creating snow angels and trying to preserve a snowball.
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Some bugs
by Angela DiTerlizzi
A rhythmic introduction to a variety of insects and their behaviors combines rhyming text with vibrant illustrations of subjects ranging from butterflies and crickets to bumblebees and beetles.
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Something from nothing
by Phoebe Gilman
A modern adaptation of this favorite Jewish folktale describes how the blanket grandfather had made for young Joseph is transformed over the years into a jacket, a button, and, ultimately, a story.
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Sophie's squash
by Pat Zietlow Miller
A celebration of the special love between a child and her favorite toy follows the whimsical experiences of a little girl who adopts a squash from the farmers' market and who ignores her parents' warnings until the squash starts to go bad as the colder season progresses. Illustrated by the artist of Dogs on the Bed.
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Splat the cat
by Rob Scotton
On Splat the cat's first day of school, he brings along his pet mouse, Seymour, just in case he doesn't make any new friends, but when Seymour escapes from Splat's lunchbox, chaos ensues and wise Mrs. Wimpydimple must take charge and teach everyone an important new lesson.
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The squeaky door
by Margaret Read MacDonald
When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep.
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Stars
by Mary Lyn Ray
An evocative exploration of the stars celebrates a child's wonder at the nighttime sky and invites youngsters to consider what they might do if they could have a star of their very own. Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever.
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Stella, star of the sea
by Marie-Louise Gay
Since her young brother Sam knows so little about the beach, Stella takes great care explaining things to him, but when the time comes for Sam to take a swim in the ocean, Stella wonders if will be ready for his new experience.
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Stellaluna
by Janell Cannon
After Stellaluna accidently lands in a bird's nest, the birds raise the baby fruit bat as one of their own, and when she is finally reunited with her mother, she appreciates both her differences and her new friendships.
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Stone soup, : an old tale;
by Marcia Brown
When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast
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The story of Ferdinand;
by Munro Leaf
Ferdinand likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers, but one day he gets stung by a bee and his snorting and stomping convince everyone that he is the fiercest of bulls
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Subway
by Christoph Niemann
Following his acclaimed picture book The Pet Dragon, an acclaimed author/illustrator offers the quintessential preschool adventure about a subway ride, based on his popular New York Times blog, Abstract City.
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Summer supper
by Rubin Pfeffer
"A boldly illustrated farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter ""S,"" traces the creation of a family meal from the farm to a warm summer evening picnic, from ""shovel soil"" and ""sow seeds"" to ""sell"" and ""sauté."""
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Swirl by swirl : spirals in nature
by Joyce Sidman
Combines the talents of a Newbery Honor-winning poet and a Caldecott Medal-winning artist in a visually striking tribute to nature's spirals that identifies the unique design and practical value of such examples as snail shells, flower buds and human ears. 25,000 first printing.
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Tacky the penguin
by Helen Lester
Tacky the penguin, an outrageous nonconformist, helps rid his icy land of unwanted intruders.
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The tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught
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The talk
by Alicia Williams
Told in an age-appropriate fashion, this picture book follows a young boy who just wants to be a kid, as he has The Talk?—?a conversation that could mean the difference between life and death in a racist world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Tell me the day backwards
by Albert Lamb
As he gets into bed, Timmy Bear asks his mother to play a game with him in which they remember everything he did during the day, but in reverse order
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Ten, nine, eight
by Molly Bang
Numbers from ten to one are part of this lullaby which observes the room of a little girl going to bed
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Thank you Bear
by Greg E. Foley
When Bear finds a little box with something special inside, he excitedly heads out to give it to Mouse, yet when Owl and Monkey tell him his present isn't that great, Bear's doubts are squelched when Mouse finally receives the gift and becomes just as excited as he!
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They all saw a cat
by Brendan Wenzel
An ordinary housecat is seen from the different perspectives of a child and various animals
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This is not my hat
by J. Klassen
A follow-up to the award-winning I Want My Hat Back follows the antics of a tiny fish who wears a perfectly fitting round blue hat while trying to avoid an enormous sleeping fish.
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The three billy goats Gruff
by Stephen Carpenter
A classic favorite is retold for special appeal to toddlers and follows the adventures of three clever billy goats who outsmart a mean troll that would keep them from crossing over the bridge to the pasture of juicy grass.
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Thunder-Boomer!
by Shutta Crum
When the dark clouds roll in and the wind begins to blow, the family knows it's only a matter of moments before the big storm arrives and so everyone starts running for shelter, including the dog, chickens, and a scared, stray kitten who has gone in search of a home to call its own.
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Tiger can't sleep
by S. J. Fore
A young boy is kept awake by the noisy, "talented" tiger in his closet that is busy dancing, eating, and making music, but he finds that the best way to deal with a noisy tiger is to let him snuggle into bed with you.
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Too tall houses
by Gianna Marino
Owl and Rabbit are good friends and neighbors atop a hill, but when Rabbit's garden blocks Owl's view of the forest, Owl decides to build a higher house, which, in turn, prevents sunlight from reaching Rabbit's plants.
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Touch the brightest star
by Christie Matheson
A companion to Tap the Magic Tree! combines lush watercolors and cut-paper collage images in an interactive story that invites children to explore spreads depicting sleepy animals against a darkening nighttime sky. 125,000 first printing.
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The town mouse and the country mouse : an Aesop fable
by Helen Ward
A lyrical adaptation of the classic Aesop fable is set in a 1930s-era city at Christmastime and features a beguiled country mouse who visits his cousin's electric city, where the large-scale sights, sounds and dangers help both mice appreciate their native homes.
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A tree is nice
by Janice May Udry
Both amusing and factual, this is a joyous account of what trees can mean to a child
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The truth about dragons
by Julie Leung
In a mix of Eastern and Western mythologies, a mother tells her child about two forests inhabited by different, but equally enchanting dragons that coexist within the child's heart
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Ty's Travels: Zip, zoom!
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Ty cannot wait to ride his new scooter, but when he has a hard time learning and wants to quit, a new friend encourages him to give it another try
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Unlovable
by Dan Yaccarino
Since everybody teases him because they do not consider him a beautiful dog, Alfred tells Rex, his new dog friend next door who can't see Alfred through the fence, a little lie in the hope that it will make him more receptive, but Alfred knows that the truth will eventually have to come out. 17,500 first printing.
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Up, tall and high
by Ethan Long
Through illustrations, fold-outs and simple text, colorful birds--including a penguin and a peacock--demonstrate the meanings of the words up, tall and high in three laugh-out-loud situations.
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The very hungry caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. Die-cut pages illustrate what the caterpillar ate on successive days
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Waiting for winter
by Sebastian Meschenmoser
Squirrel, Hedgehog, and Bear have never seen it snow, so when Deer predicts an early snowfall, they attempt to stay awake to see the snow
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Waiting
by Kevin Henkes
Five toy animal friends sit happily together on a windowsill, patiently waiting for anticipated weather changes that are orchestrated by their young human companion. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Kitten's First Full Moon. 200,000 first printing.
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The watermelon seed
by Greg Pizzoli
An endearing little crocodile accidentally swallows a watermelon seed and envisions worst-case scenarios, from vines sprouting from his ears to his crocodile skin turning pink. A first book.
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We are water protectors
by Carole Lindstrom
When a black snake threatens to destroy the earth, one young water protector takes a stand to defend the planet's water, in a tale inspired by the many indigenous-led conservation movements across North America
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We're going on a bear hunt
by Michael Rosen
Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat
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Welcome to the world
by Julia Donaldson
This enchanting exploration of babies' first experiences, from spending time with family to encountering nature, helps all caretakers introduce their children to the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What! cried Granny : an almost bedtime story
by Kate Lum
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.
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When a wolf is hungry
by Christine Naumann-Villemin
When Edmond Bigsnout, a lone wolf, sets out to satisfy his craving for a city rabbit, his efforts are foiled by apartment dwellers who think he is a new neighbor
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Where do balloons go? : an uplifting mystery
by Jamie Lee Curtis
When one little boy accidentally lets go of his balloon, his imagination takes him on its journey, humorously exploring the joys and perils of a balloon's life. By the creators of Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born. 350,000 first printing.
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Where is the green sheep?
by Mem Fox
Having spotted all the other sheep, such as red sheep and brave sheep, the search begins to find the one missing sheep from the herd, in a simple bedtime tale with full-color illustrations from the author of The Magic Hat.
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Where the wild things are
by Maurice Sendak
When Max dons his wolf suit, his imagination carries him to a land filled with lovable monsters.
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Where's my teddy?
by Jez Alborough
It seems to be a case of mistaken identity when Eddie's Teddy suddenly becomes too big to cuddle, and he meets up with a real bear in the woods who is facing the opposite dilemma.
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Where's Spot?
by Eric Hill
A mother dog finds eight other animals hiding around the house before finding her lost puppy. Flaps conceal the animals
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Where's Walrus?
by Stephen Savage
Follows Walrus on a journey through the city, as he tries on different hats to disguise himself from the chasing zookeeper
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Whoo goes there?
by Jennifer A. Ericsson
During a dark and silent night, a curious owl listens to the sounds of the raccoon, squirrel, and other nocturnal neighbors below in the woods as they scurry about completing their nightly tasks before dawn arrives.
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Widget
by Lyn Rossiter McFarland
A small stray dog named Widget is accepted into a household full of cats by learning to "fit in", but when his mistress Mrs. Diggs is hurt, he demonstrates that being a dog is not all bad.
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Wild about books
by Judy Sierra
A librarian named Mavis McGrew introduces the various animals of the zoo to the joy of reading when she drives her bookmobile to the zoo by mistake.
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Wolf in the snow
by Matthew Cordell
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home
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The wolf's chicken stew
by Keiko Kasza
A hungry wolf's attempts to fatten a chicken for his stewpot have unexpected results
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Yoko
by Rosemary Wells
A new story from this beloved children's author tells the touching story of young Yoko, who is teased when she brings sushi to school for lunch but finds friendship after a thoughtful teacher arranges an International Food Day.
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Z is for Moose
by Kelly L. Bingham
When Zebra directs a play that celebrates the alphabet through a sequence of animals and objects representing letters, his exuberant friend Moose works to liven up Zebra's simple plans with his own creative contributions, causing the other animals to run for cover. Illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning artist of Awful Ogre's Awful Day. 40,000 first printing.
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