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11 experiments that failed
by Jenny Offill
An imaginative youngster provides step-by-step instructions for 12 not-so-scientific experiments that are unlikely to produce favorable results, from ketchup-doused snowballs to dishes washed in a clothes washing machine. By the creators of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.
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Abner & Ian get right-side up
by Dave Eggers
Stuck sideways on the pages in their debut picture book, Abner and Ian navigate dizziness and Ian's fear of heights before Abner asks the readers to shake and turn the book until they can be restored to an upright position, with unexpected results. By the award-winning author of A Hologram for the King. Simultaneous eBook
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Aggie the brave
by Lori Ries
Three short chapters just right for beginning readers tell the story of Aggie's overnight stay at the vet to get spayed, in a story of courage as the loveable duo of Aggie and Ben deal with loneliness and healing.
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Alma and how she got her name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents
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Almost to freedom
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll
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Amanda Pig and her big brother Oliver
by Jean Van Leeuwen
Presents five stories about telling secrets, playing alone, and other activities in the lives of Oliver and Amanda who are sometimes known as Mighty Pig and Amazing Baby Pig
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Amazing Grace
by Mary Hoffman
Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do
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Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
Available for the first time in an I Can Read format, the classic antics of the charming, literal-minded housekeeper are presented with new full-color pictures.
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American Museum of Natural History Easy Readers: Baby whale's long swim
by Connie Roop
Developed by reading specialists, each book in this easy reader paperback series includes carefully selected words and sentence structures and engaging natural science topics vetted by museum experts to help children advance from beginner to intermediate to proficient readers. Includes colorful photos, a parent's guide with helpful reading tips and bonus online activities. Simultaneous.
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Anansi and the moss-covered rock
by Eric A. Kimmel
Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals, until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson
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Andy Shane and the very bossy Dolores Starbuckle
by Jennifer Jacobson
Andy Shane hates school, mainly because of a tattletale know-it-all named Dolores Starbuckle, but Granny Webb, who has taken care of him all his life, joins him in class one day and helps him solve the problem.
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Animal Rescue: The unwanted puppy
by Tina Nolan
"Abandoned, lost, neglected? There's always a home at Animal Magic! In a perfect world there'd be no need for Animal Magic Rescue Centre. But Eva and Karl Harrison, who live at the centre with their parents, know that life isn't perfect. Every day there's a new arrival in need of their help. When Eva finds Honey, a beautiful golden retriever puppy, dumped on the doorstep of Animal Magic, she's desperate to find the lovable young dog a new home. But Karl has other ideas. He wants to follow up the clue to find Honey's real owner!"--Page [4] of cover
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Annie and Simon : the sneeze and other stories
by Catharine O'Neill
A second wry and warmhearted chapter book featuring the endearing siblings recounts four adventures that Annie has with her big brother, Simon, and their dog, Hazel, as they collect horse chestnuts, visit a lake to observe and sketch wildlife, muse about the nature of dogs and cats, and deal with Simon's sneeze.
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Apples to Oregon : being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains
by Deborah Hopkinson
Moving away from his beloved home in Iowa to Oregon, Papa has a hard time saying good-bye to all his fruit trees and so, in addition to his large family, packs up a collection of peach, plum, and apple saplings to plant in his new garden upon his arrival.
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Arthur's nose
by Marc Tolon Brown
Unhappy with his nose, Arthur the aardvark visits the rhinologist to get a new one.
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Baby Monkey, private eye
by Brian Selznick
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret blends the styles of a picture book, beginning reader and graphic novel in a story for younger audiences that conveys the imaginative adventures of Baby Monkey, Private Eye, who searches for lost jewels, sniffs out a missing pizza and tracks down a stolen spaceship.
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A bad case of stripes
by David Shannon
Follows the plight of Camilla Cream, who dreams of being popular but who breaks out in "stripes" and is teased by the other kids, until an odd woman feeds her lima beans to cure her malady.
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The baddies
by Julia Donaldson
The meanest ghost, witch and troll in all the land, who LOVE being bad and scaring people, meet their match in a little girl who beats them at their own game. Illustrations.
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Ballet Cat: the totally secret secret
by Bob Shea
Unable to decide how to spend their play date together, Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony share secrets that they fear will challenge their friendship. By the creator of the Dinosaur vs. series.
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Balloons over Broadway : the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade
by Melissa Sweet
A tribute to the first creator of the giant helium balloons that fill the sky during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade traces the work of pioneering artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative "upside-down puppet" creations have become the parade's trademark. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Tupelo Rides the Rails. 25,000 first printing.
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A bargain for Frances
by Russell Hoban
Thelma usually outsmarts Frances until Frances decides to teach her a lesson about friendship
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Barnum's bones : how Barnum Brown discovered the most famous dinosaur in the world
by Tracey E. Fern
Documents the work of an early 20th-century paleontologist, named after the famous circus icon by his ambitious parents, who grew up to work for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered the first documented skeletons of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and other noteworthy species. By the author of Pippo the Fool.
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Battle Bunny
by Jon Scieszka
Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a sweet-silly picture book about the Birthday Bunny that his grandma gave him on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.
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Beneath the bed and other scary stories
by Max Brallier
A spine-tingling volume of short stories designed for campfires, sleepovers and scary-story enthusiasts combines skill-reinforcing text and full-color artwork. By the best-selling author of the Eerie Elementary series. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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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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The big cheese
by Jory John
The best at everything and not afraid to let others know it, the Big Cheese is prepared to win the annual Cheese-cathlon, but when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top, Big Cheese gets slice of humility. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Big Dog and Little Dog
by Dav Pilkey
Sticking together through thick and thin, Big Dog and Little Dog share meals, naps and adventures in a skill-building reader that features easy vocabulary, repetitive text and bold illustrations. Simultaneous.
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The big honey hunt
by Stan Berenstain
According to Papa Bear, a bear must use his "smarts" to search for honey, so when he brings Brother Bear along on a hunt for honey, it takes more than a few missteps to outsmart the Bears.
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A big mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
The award-winning creator of When the Sea Turned to Silver traces a lighthearted origin story about the phases of the moon and a little girl who can't resist taking a nibble of the delicious Mooncake. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook
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Big red lollipop
by Rukhsana Khan
Forced to bring her little sister along to a birthday party, Rubina is mortified when her younger sibling demands to win every game and steals Rubina's red lollipop party favor.
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Bink & Gollie
by Kate DiCamillo
The Newbery Medal-winning author of The Tale of Despereaux and the award-winning author of Someday present the adventures of two precocious girls who don bright socks and rollers skates for an imaginative trip to the Andes. Illustrated by the creator of the SLJ Best Book of the Year, Let's Do Nothing! 125,000 first printing.
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Binky the space cat
by Ashley Spires
Binky, a beloved house cat, tries to prepare a rocket ship so that he can explore outer space, but he has second thoughts about taking off as he wonders how his owners would protect themselves against aliens if he weren't there to help them
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A birthday for Bear
by Bonny Becker
Bear does not like anything to do with birthdays, so on his birthday he decides to spend it alone cleaning his house, but his bright-eyed friend Mouse has other plans for the party-pooper.
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Biscuit
by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit, the little yellow puppy, is so excited and energetic that he would rather play than go to bed, in an early vocabulary-building story for the youngest readers. Simultaneous.
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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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Bones and the dinosaur mystery
by David A. Adler
Young Detective Jeffrey Bones investigates the disappearance of the plastic Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur his grandfather just bought for him in a museum gift shop. Reprint.
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Book Buddies: Ivy lost and found
by Cynthia Lord
"A toy that can be checked out just like a book, Ivy is taken home by a little girl and together they embark on an adventure that helps both of them find confidence and belonging in their changing worlds"
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The book hog
by Greg Pizzoli
A Book Hog who cannot read but loves everything about how books smell, look and feel, accepts a kind librarian's invitation to attend storytime, where he discovers the treasure that books really are. 35,000 first printing.
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The boy who cried ninja
by Alex Latimer
A young boy named Tim is accused of lying when he tells his parents that a ninja ate the last piece of cake and a sunburned crocodile landed on the roof, so he figures out a way to prove that he is telling the truth
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The boy who was raised by librarians
by Carla D. Morris
Curious Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.
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Backyard camp-out
by Jerdine Nolen
Early readers are invited to join twins Jada and Jamal, and their best friends, Carlita and Josh, for a backyard campout on Bradford Street—but first, the search is on for a missing cat! Simultaneous.
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Bramble and Maggie : horse meets girl
by Jessie Haas
Reading about horse care in hopes of having a pony of her own someday, Maggie examines Bramble the horse, who in turn longs for a new owner who will provide lots of attention, love and the best care possible.
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Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
by Michelle Markel
An engagingly illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district. 25,000 first printing.
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Brave Norman : a true story
by Andrew Clements
Norman, a blind Labrador retriever, saves a girl from drowning in the ocean, in an exciting true story for beginning readers retold in simple language. Reprint.
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Brothers at bat : the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
by Audrey Vernick
Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how the Acerra family formed their own semi-pro baseball team in the 1930s and became the longest-running all-brother team in history. By the author of Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? 30,000 first printing.
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Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb
"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"
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Bunny will not be quiet!
by Jason Tharp
Repeatedly asking his purple friend, Bunny, to try to be more quiet, Big the blue bear becomes exasperated as Bunny continues to be loud on the bus, at plays and even at the library, before Big asks readers for help by encouraging better choices. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Camp tiger
by Susan Choi
Illustrated by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Blackout, a debut children's book by the award-winning author of A Person of Interest finds a boy spending the summer before first grade on a family camping trip where he shares imaginative adventures with a tiger companion. Simultaneous eBook
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Can Pup find the pups?
by Vincent X. Kirsch
Tate wanders from place to place looking for new things to draw, while Pup keeps looking for the five hidden pup pictures
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Captain Awesome to the rescue!
by Stan Kirby
Loving comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego, second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles. Simultaneous.
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Cece loves science : push and pull
by Kimberly Derting
Cece and her friend, Isaac, learn about the opposite forces of push and pull before using their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein. By the creators of Cece Loves Science and Adventure. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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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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Chick and Brain: smell my foot!
by Cece Bell
An early reader told through comic panels shares the giggle-inducing interactions of the rule-following Chick and the absent-minded Brain, whose burgeoning friendship is tested by miscommunications and misunderstandings about good manners. Illustrations.
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Chicken on vacation
by Adam Lehrhaupt
A latest entry in the early reader series that includes Chicken in Mittens finds Zoey the chicken leading her farm friends out to the barnyard, where with a little imagination they enjoy a perfect vacation day.
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Chocolatina
by Erik Kraft
Tina eats so much chocolate that she wakes up one morning and finds that she has turned into chocolate
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Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it
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Clay boy
by Mirra Ginsburg
In an animated retelling of a Russian folktale, a clay boy comes to life as soon as he is made by Grandpa and sets out to the village to sate his enormous appetite, which results in his growing to enormous proportions.
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The cloud spinner
by Michael Catchpool
Possessing a magical ability to weave magnificent cloth from the clouds, a small boy prepares just enough fabric for a warm scarf until he is noticed by the king, who orders him to prepare enough for a sumptuous and unnecessary wardrobe, a demand that brings unexpected consequences.
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Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
by Judi Barrett
Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse
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The cookie fiasco
by Dan Santat
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle and the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Knuffle Bunny present the story of four wacky animal friends who struggle to share three cookies. 75,000 first printing.
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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
by Erica Silverman
Accompanied by her devoted horse Cocoa, Cowgirl Kate tends to her many tasks during her busy day on the range and, despite a few arguments between the two, gets them done with time to spare, in a fun addition to a new easy-reader series. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint.
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Crazy Hair Day
by Barney Saltzberg
Stanley is excited about Crazy Hair Day at his school, until he discovers that he has gotten the date wrong and it is actually Class Picture Day, but his classmates come to his rescue in a show of solidarity. Jr Lib Guild. 15,000 first printing.
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Croc and Ally: Fun, fun, fun!
by Derek Anderson
In three skill-reinforcing stories, unlikely friends Croc and Ally navigate their differences while going for a swim, shopping for hats and dealing with a big bug. Simultaneous eBook.
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The curious garden
by Peter Brown
Liam discovers a hidden garden and, with careful tending, spreads color throughout the dark, gray city, in this imaginative picture book with an environmental theme.
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Dance, dance, dance!
by Ethan Long
"Horse and Buggy are best friends, but Horse likes to dance and Buggy doesn't--until Horse shows him how to get down!"
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Dancing dinos at the beach
by Sally Lucas
This delightful, rhyming easy-to-read book is perfect for a day at the beach; when the dancing dinos pop out of a picture book and land in the sand, it's not long before they have completely taken over the beach, building sand castles, collecting shells and even waterskiing--no beachgoer is safe from the madcap mayhem of these mamboing dinosaurs! Simultaneous.
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Danny and the dinosaur
by Syd Hoff
In a new edition of this classic children's story, Danny fulfills every boy's fantasy and befriends a dinosaur. By the author of Sammy the Seal.
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The day the crayons quit
by Drew Daywalt
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them. 75,000 first printing.
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Dear Beast
by Dori Hillestad Butler
Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once
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Deep in the Sahara
by Kelly Cunnane
Longing to wear a colorful malafa cloth like the women in her Muslim community in Mauritania, young Lalla learns how the garment honors her faith and cultural traditions before her mother invites her to try on a beautiful blue cloth and join her in prayers. By the award-winning author of For You Are a Kenyan Child.
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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: The haunted house next door
by Andres Miedoso
Fearless 8-year-old Desmond Cole runs his own ghost-hunting service to investigate monsters, spirits and other otherworldly mischief makers and is assisted by his sidekick best friend, Andres, who struggles with chronic fears. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Detective LaRue : letters from the investigation
by Mark Teague
Obedience school dropout-turned-detective, Ike LaRue stands accused for a crime he did not commit involving missing cats and must race against time to prove his innocence--with hilarious results!
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Diary of a spider
by Doreen Cronin
A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners. By the creators of Diary of a Worm. Jr Lib Guild.
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Dirk Bones and the mystery of the haunted house
by Doug Cushman
When two ghosts are being frightened by strange sounds, reporter Dirk Bones of The Ghostly Tombs looks into the matter to find out who or what is to blame, in a slightly spooky detective tale with full-color illustrations for beginning readers.
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Dixie loves school pet day
by Grace Gilman
When Dixie the puppy goes to school with Emma for Pet Day, she is very excited and hopes to make new friends
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Dodsworth in New York
by Tim Egan
When Dodsworth sets out for adventure, including a stop in New York City before going to Paris, London, and beyond, he does not expect a crazy duck to stow away in his suitcase and lead him on a merry chase.
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Dogerella
by Maribeth Boelts
With the help of her fairy dogmother, Dogerella--tired of scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters--attends Princess Bea's ball where she competes with other dogs to become the princess's royal pet. Simultaneous.
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Doggo and Pupper
by Katherine Applegate
Declared boring by the cat of the house, a routine-oriented Doggo is dismayed by the messy antics of newcomer Pupper, who returns obedient, but decidedly unhappy, from puppy-training school. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Don't throw it to Mo!
by David A. Adler
Accepted by his football teammates despite being their youngest member, little Mo is teased by a rival team until his coach devises a plan to use his smaller size to enable a big win. Original.
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The dot
by Peter H. Reynolds
Trying to make a point to her teacher that she has no artist talent, Vashti jabs the brush onto the canvas in a fit of anger, yet in doing so, Vashti sees something special and soon works with it--making her one crazy dot into a real work of art. Jr Lib Guild. 25,000 first printing.
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Double trouble in Walla Walla
by Andrew Clements
It's an ordinary morning in Walla Walla until Lulu, her teacher, the school nurse, and the principal are all infected by a word warp which makes them reduplicate everything they say
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Down to the sea with Mr. Magee
by Chris Van Dusen
While spending the day in their boat on the sea, Mr. Magee and his dog get caught up in wacky adventures with a playful pod of whales
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Duck, duck, dinosaur : snowy surprise
by K. George
When Feather and Flap fear that the snowy outdoors will be too cold for them, their dino sibling entices them outside with skates, a sled and a snowman before finding them extra-warm scarves and hats to keep the cold away. Simultaneous and eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Duck, duck, porcupine!
by Salina Yoon
Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and fancies herself the leader of their trio when their gentle friend Porcupine joins in, but in truth, Little Duck shows, through his expressions and actions, that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister and ends up getting the trio out of whatever jam they happen to find themselves in.
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Ducks in a row
by Lori Haskins Houran
Max the duck wishes he could do something for the other animals living at Irene's house, but when his aunts arrive for a visit he gets more than his fill of being helpful
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Ducks run amok!
by J. E. Morris
When noisy ducks arrive at a turtle’s pond and mistake their host for a green duck, the turtle struggles to find a way to reclaim his peace and quiet. By the creator of May I Please Have a Cookie? Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Each kindness
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong by making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
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Elephant & Piggie: My friend is sad
by Mo Willems
When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined to cheer him up, but he soon finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood. 75,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.
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Eloise : the absolutely essential edition
by Kay Thompson
Complete with a sixteen-page scrapbook, this colorfully illustrated book with new photos and memorabilia provides a comprehensive collection of drawings and writings from the original "Eloise" works.
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The empty pot
by Demi
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty
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Endlessly ever after : pick your path to countless fairy tale endings! : a story of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, Hansel, Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, a wolf, a witch, a goose, a grandmother, some pigs, and endless variations
by Laurel Snyder
This funny choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales offers young readers the chance to build their own narrative out of the decisions they make each step of the way. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Eyes that kiss in the corners
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment
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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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The fantastic Bureau of Imagination
by Brad Montague
Delivering the mail at the Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, special figment agent Sparky must recruit more agents to share their dreams, songs and stories with the world after disaster strikes the Cave of Untold Stories, threatening to topple the whole bureau. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce
The story that inspired the Academy Award-winning short film follows the adventures of book-loving Morris Lessmore, who after losing the precious written objects in his life draws on the power of stories to save the day. By the best-selling author of The Man in the Moon.
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Farmhouse
by Sophie Blackall
"A farmhouse where twelve children grow up holds evidence of their stories long after they are gone"
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Fenway and the bone thieves
by Victoria J. Coe
When Fenway, a little dog with a GIANT personality, receives a new bone, he must hide it from a group of pesky squirrels, and he hides it so well, even he has trouble finding it! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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A fine, fine school
by Sharon Creech
When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, it is up to his students to show him free time is a good thing, too. Children's BOMC.
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First day jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class
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The first day of school
by Margaret McNamara
Upset about having to leave his favorite dog at home when he goes to school, a wise teacher informs young Michael that if his pet comes to school it will be shared and owned by all, thus making Michael rethink his plan and leave Cookie with his mother at home where he belongs. Simultaneous.
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The fix-its : Nail needs help
by Sarah Lynne Reul
"When Nail gets stuck, Hammer is ready to lend a helping hand. But will Hammer's hard-headedness make things worse?"
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Flappy and Scrappy
by Arthur Yorinks
After canine friends Scrappy and Flappy play an unusual game of catch, Scrappy complains that everyone has forgotten his birthday, but Flappy has some surprises in store for his buddy.
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Flat cat
by Tara Lazar
Born flat, Flat Cat can roam anywhere he pleases, keen and unseen, until one day, he accidentally falls into the wash and emerges from the dryer puffy and downright fluffy! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Flower Wings: Violet Fairy gets her wings
by Elizabeth Dennis
Invited to tea after getting her wings and being welcomed into the garden, Violet Fairy accepts help from some friendly silkworms to repair a leaky fairy cottage roof before receiving a double-rainbow thank you from Mother Nature. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Flubby will not play with that
by J. E. Morris
When young Kami brings home a bag full of toys for Flubby, the loveably lazy feline rejects a singing bird, wind-up mouse and fishing pole before an unexpected option becomes the best fit. By the creator of Please Write Back! Simultaneous eBook
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Fluffy meets the dinosaurs
by Kate McMullan
In his fourth adventure, Fluffy, the classroom guinea pig, joins the students on a trip to the museum, where he carefully studies the exhibits and imagines tracing his ancestry back to the dinosaurs. Original.
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Fox & Chick: The party and other stories
by Sergio Ruzzier
Fox and Chick are unlikely friends, but somehow they seem to get along together, even though Fox is calm and thoughtful, and Chick is hyperactive and flighty
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Fox the tiger
by Corey R. Tabor
Fox decides to become a tiger because they are fast and sneaky, and soon, his other animal friends are joining in
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Frank and Bean
by Jamie Michalak
Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet -- toot, toot! -- and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. Maybe Frank will share his words with Bean. Maybe the two of them will find a way to make beautiful music together.
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Freckle juice
by Judy Blume
Andrew pays fifty cents for a magic formula to create freckles
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Friendbots: Blink and Block Build a Fort
by Vicky Fang
In this STEM-inspired graphic novel for early readers, polar opposite robot friends Blick and Block must learn to compromise when competition gets in the way of them building a fort on the playground. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Frog and friends : best summer ever
by Eve Bunting
Frog enjoys a summer with his friends as he compares himself to a bat, takes a vacation and meets a Starman who helps him to see the night sky in a new way. Simultaneous.
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Frog on a log?
by Kes Gray
A read-aloud nonsense story features verses that match cartoon animals with designated rhyming seats, from cats that sit on mats and hares that sit on chairs to gophers that sit on sofas and mules that sit on stools. By the award-winning author of Leave Me Alone. Simultaneous eBook.
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From seed to plant
by Gail Gibbons
Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce
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Fun with Ed and Fred
by Kevin Bolger
Written to include dozens of first sight words, a skill-building reader features whimsical protagonists Ed and Fred, who demonstrate opposites in riotous ways. 35,000 first printing.
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Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon!
by Ray O'Ryan
Anticipating the start of school on a new home planet, Earth kid Zack suffers nightmares about slimy classmates with tentacles before making friends with a Nebulite boy who shares his love for space exploration but who demonstrates differences that make Zack homesick for Earth. Simultaneous.
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The Gator Girls
by Joanna Cole
Anticipating a summer of fun and friendship, Gator Girls Allie and Amy are disappointed when Allie has to go away to camp, but the persevering pair vow to be loyal despite the antics of the obnoxious Marvin.
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George and Martha
by James Marshall
Two hippopotamuses find that a close friendship has its own problems and rewards.
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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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The giving tree
by Shel Silverstein
A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return, in an anniversary edition of the classic book packaged with a CD of the story as read by the late author. 125,000 first printing.
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Go, dog. Go!
by Philip D. Eastman
Different kinds of dogs drive cars, wear hats, run around in mazes, and even have wild parties in treetops
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Go, Otto, go!
by David Milgrim
Making numerous friends since landing on Earth, a homesick Otto the alien robot misses his family and decides to work, work, work on a spaceship that will take him up, up, up into space so that he can visit his own planet. Simultaneous.
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Goin' someplace special
by Pat McKissack
Set in the South in the 1950s, 'Trica Ann is delighted to be able to go "someplace special" all by herself, but when she is faced with signs reading "For Whites Only," she must find the courage inside to continue her journey to the public library, where everyone is welcome. 35,000 first printing.
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The Golly Sisters go West
by Betsy Cromer Byars
May-May and Rose, the singing, dancing Golly sisters, travel west by covered wagon, entertaining people along the way
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The good little mermaid's guide to bedtime
by Eija Sumner
A little mermaid, who is a terror of the deep?—?too fierce, scary and ferocious to follow The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime?—?resists going to sleep at every turn, in this uproarious underwater story. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The good for nothing button
by Charise Mericle Harper
Excitedly pressing a mysterious push-button, Red Bird and Blue Bird report that pushing the button makes them happy, while a flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists that the button does absolutely nothing, becoming more angry every time he presses it. Co-written by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 100,000 first printing.
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Goose and Duck
by Jean Craighead George
With Goose and Duck certain that he is their mother and thus mimicking his every move, a young boy takes the lead to care for his two feathered friends and keep them out of trouble as they develop and learn how to live in the world on their own.
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Grandpa Green
by Lane Smith
A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden
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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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A green, green garden
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter and his family work on growing a garden, and after planting seeds, watering each seedling, and waiting for the plants to grow, they have a green garden with lots of vegetables
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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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Gus and Grandpa and show-and-tell
by Claudia Mills
Knowing that Ryan Mason has had better items to display every time at show-and-tell, Gus is determined to make his presentation on Colorado the very best and so brings his grandfather with him as an expert on the state. 10,000 first printing.
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Hamster Holmes, a mystery comes knocking
by Albin Sadar
When their friend Corny O'Squirrel needs help solving a mystery, Hamster Holmes and his firefly sidekick, Dr. Watt, search for a culprit who is knocking on their friend's door and disappearing every night. Simultaneous.
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Harold & Hog pretend for real!
by Dan Santat
Can the friendship of best friends Harold and Hog, a carefree elephant and a careful hog, survive a game of pretending to be Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie?
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Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse : starring Harry
by Thea Feldman
One night Harry Cat--who loves the theater--jumps in and lands a part in a big Broadway play, but that leaves Tucker Mouse home alone and missing his friend terribly. Simultaneous.
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The haunted library
by Dori Hillestad Butler
When his haunt is torn down and he is separated from his ghost family, Kaz befriends human Claire, who has the ability to see ghosts, and helps her investigate a haunting at the local library. By the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery-winning author of The Buddy Files. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Hello Lighthouse
by Sophie Blackall
"Explores the life of one lighthouse as it beams its message out to sea through shifting seasons, changeable weather, and the tenure of its final keeper."
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Henry and the kite dragon
by Bruce Edward Hall
Henry and his friends, who are from Chinatown, muster their courage and confront the boys from Little Italy who are constantly destroying their kites, in a wonderful story, set in the 1920s, that is drawn from true events.
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Here comes the garbage barge!
by Jonah Winter
When a little town on Long Island is inundated with garbage, its citizens become more environmentally aware, while a garbage barge travels the North American coast in search of a dumping location.
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Here comes the strikeout
by Leonard P. Kessler
Bobby changes from an "easy out" to a game-winning hitter with the help of a friend and a lot of hard work
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Hi! Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
While out on a search to find the perfect creature to bring to "The Amazing Pet Show," a young boy encounters a friendly fly who is more than happy to lend him a hand, in an amusing tale about a very unlikely friendship from the author of No Jumping on the Bed and Green Wilma.
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Hi, Koo! : a year of seasons
by Jon J Muth
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Zen Shorts presents a celebration of the four seasons that complements thematic scenes featuring the endearing panda bear, Koo, with 26 haikus.
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Hi, Jack!
by Mac Barnett
The Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and the Geisel Award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed present a first entry in an early reader series starring a mischievous rabbit, a cranky lady and a lovable dog. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Houndsley and Catina
by James Howe
When Houndsley enters a cooking contest, disaster strikes, and his best friend Catina, who is determined to become a famous author, must find a way to comfort him, in a charming tale of friendship. Jr Lib Guild. 15,000 first printing.
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I am Cat!
by Peter Bently
A mischievous house cat goes about its busy day sleeping, playing, and pretending its a big cat catching prey
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I have a balloon
by Ariel Bernstein
Very much wanting a shiny red balloon that belongs to Owl, Monkey tries pleading and offering to trade any number of things, from a teddy bear to a robot, before capturing Owl's interest with an intriguing sock. A first picture book. Simultaneous eBook.
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I really want to be first!
by Harriet Ziefert
"Really Bird is usually in line behind his two best friends, Cat and Pup. He wants to be first for a change, so he thinks up a scheme to become the leader of the group. Along the way, Really Bird discovers that being the leader involves more than being first"
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I wanna iguana
by Karen Kaufman Orloff
When Alex decides he wants a pet iguana, he has a hard time convincing his mother that having a giant reptile around the house is a good idea.
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I want my hat back
by Jon Klassen
A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important, in a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist.
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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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Iggy Peck, architect
by Andrea Beaty
Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic.
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I'm on it!
by Andrea Tsurumi
A Goat, who likes to lead and be followed by his friend Frog, jumps and hops on, alongside, inside, over, around and under an incrementally riotous assortment of objects, in a latest entry in the Geisel Award-winning series. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The incredible book eating boy
by Oliver Jeffers
Follows the trials and tribulations of a boy named Henry who, having a voracious appetite for books, discovers that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets--until the unthinkable happens!
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Interrupting chicken
by David Ezra Stein
A tale inspired by a favorite joke follows the antics of a young chicken, whose discomfiting habit of interrupting bedtime stories is corrected in a whimsical and unexpected way.
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Interrupting Cow
by Jane Yolen
Reveals the true, humorous story about an interrupting cow, based on the popular knock-knock joke
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Iris and Walter
by Elissa Haden Guest
When Iris moves to the country, she misses the city where she formerly lived, but with the help of a new friend named Walter, she learns to adjust to her new home
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It is a tree
by Susan Batori
In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game
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The itchy book!
by Mo Willems
"When Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brontosaurus and T-Rex all develop distracting itches, Dino-Mo reminds them of the ""big rule"" about how dinosaurs must never scratch, triggering an uproarious effort to soothe or ignore their discomforts in creative ways. 75,000 first printing."
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It's a sign! : an Elephant & Piggie like reading! book
by Jarrett Pumphrey
Starting a club, One, Two, Kat and Four, each good at something except finding a name for their club, wait for some kind of sign about what their club should be called. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. ?
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It's shoe time!
by Mo Willems
Rhyming dialogue and engaging cartoon-style illustrations by the Caldecott Honor-winning artist of Trombone Shorty and the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! reinforce early skills in a story that redefines the boundaries of being a pair. 100,000 first printing.
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Itty-bitty kitty-corn
by Shannon Hale
An enthusiastic Kitty who wonders if she might just be a unicorn begins doubting herself when she meets a real unicorn, before an unexpected friendship helps Kitty celebrate exactly who she wants to be. By the creators of Real Friends. Illustrations.
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Jada Jones: Rock star
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Feeling bereft when her best friend moves away, a science-loving little girl struggles to make a new friend while exploring her love of rock collecting during a school project that is met by a team member's stubborn resistance. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The jewel box ballerinas
by Monique de Varennes
When Bibi Branchflower, a lonely rich woman, purchases a magic jewel box, she sets out to make the two tiny ballerinas within it smile again, discovering the power of love and friendship.
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Joe and Sparky get new wheels
by Jamie Michalak
When they see a car sitting unoccupied at the cageless zoo where they live, adventurous Joe the giraffe convinces shy Sparky the turtle to go for a ride and soon the two are tearing up the town--visiting a burger joint, going through a car wash, and having the wildest time of the lives!
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John Henry
by Julius Lester
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain
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Judy Moody and Friends:
Jessica Finch in pig trouble
by Megan McDonald
Planning what she hopes will be a fun-filled party for her upcoming birthday, Jessica uninvites an increasingly pig-headed Judy Moody amid growing fears that her most-coveted birthday present, a pot-bellied pig, will not be forthcoming, in a new spin-off series that is geared to newly independent readers. Simultaneous.
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Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business
by Barbara Park
Because of an unusual misunderstanding, Junie B. Jones begins to think that her new baby brother is really a baby monkey. By the author of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus. Simultaneous.
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Just ducks!
by Nicola Davies
Living in the city near a river where mallard ducks make their homes, a young girl hears quacking when she wakes up in the mornings and watches her feathered friends bobbing upside down in the water, in a tale complemented by cheerful watercolor illustrations and engaging facts. By the author of Surprising Sharks.
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Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Anyone but me
by Nancy E. Krulik
Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully, wishes that she could be anyone but herself, but when her wish comes true and she turns into a hamster, she has to figure out what to do
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The kid and the chameleon
by Sheri Mabry
When Tessy meets Newton the chameleon she is determined that they will be friends, but quickly learns that children and chameleons have little in common. Includes facts about chameleons
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King and Kayla and the case of the missing dog treats
by Dori Hillestad Butler
When the peanut butter treats Kayla has made for Jillian's new puppy go missing, the elimination of her own dog, King, as a suspect reveals the presence of a possible intruder in the house. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Buddy Files: Case of the Lost Boy.
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King Midas and the golden touch
by Charlotte Craft
In a retelling of a favorite Greek myth, a king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold. By the illustrator of Pegasus. Reprint.
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Kingfisher Readers: Bears
by Thea Feldman
Introduces different types of bears, and discusses where they live, what they eat, and their life cycle
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Knight Owl
by Christopher Denise
After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon
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Late for school
by Mike Reiss
A boy who has never been late to school runs into some very strange obstacles as he hurries on his way, only to discover when he arrives that he is a day early
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The library
by Sarah Stewart
A funny, rhyming tale of Elizabeth Brown, book lover, tells of the joy she derives from her favorite pastime, curling up with a good book.
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Library lion
by Michelle Knudsen
A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend
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The life of Ty : penguin problems
by Lauren Myracle
The award-winning author of the Internet Girls books presents a first installment in a new series starring Winnie Perry's 7-year-old brother, whose big ideas and wacky plans involve battling the family cat with a Dustbuster and smuggling a baby penguin out of the aquarium.
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Little bear
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party
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Little Doctor and the fearless beast
by Sophie Young
A skillful little girl who attends to the medical needs of crocodile patients marvels at their stories while treating their ailments, until the biggest, scariest crocodile shows up with tightly clamped jaws that test the little doctor's bravery.
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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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The lonely book
by Kate Bernheimer
Once popular, an increasingly shabby library book grows lonely until a young girl rediscovers it, but when it becomes lost again, both the book and the girl wonder if they will have a happy ending. By the award-winning author of The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum and the award-winning illustrator of Catching the Moon.
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Lotus Lane: Kiki : my stylish life
by Kyla May
A first installment in a new series featuring a club of best girlfriends is presented through diary entries that record the group's struggles with fashion and friendship after the arrival of a troublesome new neighbor. Simultaneous.
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Luke on the loose : a Toon book
by Harry Bliss
A young boy's fascination with pigeons soon erupts into a full-blown chase around Central Park, across the Brooklyn Bridge, through a fancy restaurant, and into the sky
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Mac and Cheese
by Sarah Weeks
Macaroni and Cheese--two cats who are as different as night and day--are nevertheless best friends, as Cheese proves when a gust of wind plays havoc with Mac's favorite hat. By the creators of Pip Squeak. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing.
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The magic school bus at the waterworks
by Joanna Cole
When Ms. Frizzle, the strangest teacher in school, takes her class on a field trip to the waterworks, everyone ends up experiencing the water purification system from the inside
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Magritte's marvelous hat : a picture book
by D. B. Johnson
A visual account of the life and work of famous surrealist painter René Magritte shares the playful story of the artist's mischievous hat and invites children to learn about his creative concepts by using transparent pages that add yet another level of surrealism to the illustrations as the pictures transform with the turn of a page. By the award-winning creator of Henry Hikes to Fitchburg. 20,000 first printing.
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The man who walked between the towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
Offers the incredible and true story of French aerialist Philippe Petit who walked, danced, and performed tricks for more than an hour on a tightrope set up between the two towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
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Mars needs moms!
by Berke Breathed
When aliens come from Mars in an attempt to take all the moms away, Milo finally begins to appreciate all the things his mother does for him and so must come up with a plan to keep the Martians from finding her!
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Meet the Barkers : Morgan and Moffat go to school
by Tomie DePaola
Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends, in the first book of a series featuring the Barker twins.
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Meet Woof and Quack
by Jamie Swenson
A pair of pals who defy dog and duck stereotypes bond over Woof's dislike of fetching and Quack's wacky penchant for fetching everything, in a story told through speech bubbles, easy-to-read banter, fun repetitive phrases and silly sound words. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Mercy Watson goes for a ride
by Kate DiCamillo
When the Watsons' elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln stows away in the convertible, longing for adventure, Mercy, the pleasantly plump pig, happily takes the wheel--and delightful chaos ensues! 100,000 first printing.
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Mia and the too big tutu
by Robin Farley
Amidst all the excitement of her first day of dance class, Mia the kitten accidentally picks up her sister's tutu instead of her own, which is way too big for her. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing.
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Mighty Truck: The traffic tie-up
by Chris Barton
A leveled reader based on the critically acclaimed picture book series focuses on busy news chopper Stella, who receives help from Mighty Truck and her other friends when she has difficulty remembering to speak loudly while reporting the traffic and to use her soft inside voice after she lands. By the award-winning author of Shark vs. Train. Simultaneous and eBook. 10,000 first printing.
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Mine!
by Candace Fleming
When five furry creatures?—?Mouse, Hare, Fox, Deer and Bear?—?go after one shiny red apple, which has just fallen to the ground, they wonder what to do, in this uproarious picture book that celebrates sharing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Mini Mermaid Tales: The friendship wish
by Debbie Dadey
"Rosie is a little mermaid who loves dancing with dolphins and building towering sandcastles. But she's just moved to Trident City and doesn't have one single friend to join her. She's too young to go to Trident Academy with her older cousin Rocky, her parents are busy at work, and Manny Nanny, who takes care of Rosie, can be kind of boring, even though she's super nice. Then, Rosie meets Aqua and finds that having a new friend might be more trouble than it's worth"
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Minnie and Moo go dancing
by Denys Cazet
In search of a "nice pair of thumbs," Minnie and Moo delve into the magical world of frilly dresses, hair color, eye shadow, and dancing inside the farmer's house, only to be mistaken for the farmer's twin sisters from California.
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Mirette on the high wire
by Emily Arnold McCully
In a story set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Paris, Mirette, a young girl living in the Widow Gateau's boarding house, becomes the pupil of a former tightrope walker and, in exchange, gives her teacher a valuable lesson about faith and courage.
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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 Nelson is missing!
by Harry Allard
The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute
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Miss Smith's incredible storybook
by Michael Garland
When Mrs. Smith is late for school one day and their principal decides to read from her magic book, an incredible adventure begins as Zach and his classmates decide to set all the characters free, including the fire-breathing dragon and a group of mischievous pirates.
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The missing donut
by Judith Henderson
Combines engaging cartoon-style artwork with skill-building text in a collection of five whimsical short stories about a boy, his mischievous cat and their special word-fairy helpers, whose misadventures are peppered with fun, higher-challenge vocabulary words. 10,000 first printing.
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Moby Shinobi: Ninja on the farm
by Luke Flowers
Trying to use his ninja skills to assist busy Farmer Bob, Moby Shinobi makes a riotous mess collecting eggs, gathering hay and feeding pigs before the cows break down their gate, revealing an opportunity for ninja-style helpfulness. Simultaneous.
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Molly Mac: The best friend bandit
by Marty Kelley
Initially worried that the new girl in class, Tori, might steal her cookies, Molly is soon faced with a bigger problem--it seems that Tori is stealing Molly's best friend, Kayley
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A Monkey & Cake book: This is MY fort!
by Drew Daywalt
A follow-up to What Is Inside THIS Box? finds Monkey feeling left out when Cake builds a no-monkeys-allowed fort, until both conclude that being alone in a fort is no fun. By the award-winning author of The Day the Crayons Quit
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Monkey & Robot
by Peter Catalanotto
Best friends Monkey and Robot, who laugh and jump up and down when they are happy, enjoy a variety of activities together, in a collection of stories that includes their first four adventures.
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Monkey and Elephant
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Seeking a shady spot in their hot jungle home, Monkey and Elephant become irritable and start bickering in ways that test their friendship, in a tale complemented by playful graphic illustrations. By the author of Down in the Woods at Sleepytime.
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Monkeys and dog days
by Kate Banks
Excited to finally have a dog to call their own, brothers Pete and Max get an important lesson in being responsible when they come to realize all the work involved in tending to the needs of their precious pet.
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The monster who ate my peas
by Danny Schnitzlein
A young boy agrees to give a disgusting monster first his soccer ball, then his bike in return for eating the boy's peas, but when the monster asks for his puppy, the boy makes a surprising discovery
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Moonshot : the flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca
From putting on their special uniforms and strapping themselves down in their seats to shooting off into the sky and floating about in space, this informative picture book provides an up-close look at this historic mission to the moon that took place forty years ago.
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The more you give
by Marcy Campbell
This beautiful modern-day response to The Giving Tree follows a young boy whose grandmother gives him many gifts, including her wisdom about how things grow and how this knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Morris goes to school
by Bernard Wiseman
Morris the Moose learns many useful things on his first day at school
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Mother Bruce
by Ryan T Higgins
Enjoying a life of solitude and delicious hard-boiled eggs, Bruce the bear is surprised when his goose eggs hatch live goslings who believe he is their mother, require constant care and refuse to fly south. 75,000 first printing.
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Mouse and Mole, fine feathered friends
by Wong Herbert Yee
In order to try to get closer to the birds to watch them and create their bird books, Mouse and Mole glue feathers to themselves, in a high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out.
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Mr. Monkey bakes a cake
by Jeff Mack
A debut entry in a new series by the award-winning creator of the Clueless McGee mysteries finds a hapless Mr. Monkey baking a super-yummy banana cake that he hopes will be a prizewinning entry at a local cake show. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Mr. Wuffles!
by David Wiesner
Mr. Wuffles ignores all his cat toys but one, which turns out to be a spaceship piloted by small green aliens, and when Mr. Wuffles plays a little too roughly with the toy ship, the aliens must venture into the cat's territory to make emergency repairs. By the three-time Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of Tuesday (1992), The Three Pigs (2002) and Flotsam (2007).
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My people
by Langston Hughes
The inspirational words of this celebrated writer's poem are brought to life through a collection of brilliant sepia-colored photographs throughout capturing the diverse features, hearts, and souls of its subjects.
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My weird school goes to the museum
by Dan Gutman
Joining their class during an exciting trip to the museum, A. J. and Andrea closely follow their assigned museum guide, who has been warned that one of them might misbehave. Simultaneous. 40,000 first printing.
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Nate the great
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture
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Nocturnals: The moonlight meeting
by Tracey Hecht
Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox, introduce their nighttime world to early readers. The story emphasizes friendship, sharing, and humor. Includes bonus animal glossary
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Nothing's wrong! : a hare, a bear, and some pie to share
by Jory John
In this uproarious picture book, Jeff senses something is bothering his best friend Anders even though Anders insists nothing's wrong and wonders how he can be a good friend if he doesn't know what his friend might need. Illustrations.
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Nubs : the true story of a mutt, a marine & a miracle
by Brian Dennis
Befriended by a marine on duty at the Iraqi border, a mutt named Nubs became so devoted to the marine that when he was relocated, Nubs followed him on foot to his next post more than 70 miles away, in this amazing true story.
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Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
Officer Buckle puts everyone to sleep with his painfully dull if informative lectures on safety, until he takes on a new partner, Gloria, Napville's new police dog, who knows just how to liven up Officer Buckle's safety speeches. BOMC.
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Ollie & Moon : aloha! A comic reader
by Diane Kredensor
A skill-building tale accessibly designed in a comic book format is set in Hawaii and features the exuberant feline companions in a story about trying new things and understanding the particular challenges of best friendship. By the Emmy Award-winning cartoonist and author of Fuhgeddaboudit! Simultaneous.
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On account of the gum
by Adam Rex
In a timeless tale of wordplay and humor, a family resorts to increasingly wacky measures to get a wad of gum unstuck from a kid’s hair, causing everything from butter and scissors to the vacuum and a pet cat to become impossibly, hilariously entangled. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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One cool friend
by Toni Buzzeo
Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.
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One grain of rice : a mathematical folktale
by Demi
A rajah who believes himself to be wise and fair uses his hungry people's rice for himself year after year, until a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan using the surprising power of doubling to win a billion grains of rice from the rajah. Tour.
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Otto's orange day : a toon book
by Frank Cammuso
After a genie fulfills Otto the cat's wish by turning the whole world orange, Otto realizes that his favorite color is not the best color for everything
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Our skin : a first conversation about race
by Megan Madison
An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Outside in
by Deborah Underwood
A mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Owen Foote, second grade strongman
by Stephanie Greene
Owen Foote, whose grandfather was a professional strongman, is the smallest kid in the second grade and his best friend Joseph is overweight, and when the dreaded height-and-weight day arrives, Owen stands up for Joseph to the loud-mouthed nurse and becomes a hero to his classmates.
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Owl Diaries: Eva's treetop festival
by Rebecca Elliott
Volunteering to organize a school festival, Eva Wingddale is rapidly overwhelmed by the event's many details and considers asking a less-than-trustworthy frenemy, Sue, for help. Simultaneous.
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Paddywack
by Stephanie Spinner
Believing he has successfully trained his young rider, Jane, to administer treats in exchange for his trotting, cantering and jumping, a spunky little pony is challenged to rise to the occasion when a nervous Jane forgets to bring treats to a horse show. Simultaneous.
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A pair of polar bears : twin cubs find a home at the San Diego Zoo
by Joanne Ryder
When twin polar bear cubs were discovered alone in the wilds of Alaska, rescuers got involved to save the unprotected creatures by bringing them to the San Diego Zoo's Polar Bear Plunge where the two have grown into healthy, unique, and charismatic characters for all the world to see.
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Pearl and Wagner : four eyes
by Kate McMullan
When Wagner's eye test indicates that he needs glasses, it takes him a little while--and some help from his friends--to adjust to his new look, in the delightful fourth book in the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning series.
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Penny and her song
by Kevin Henkes
A first entry in a new series by the Caldecott Medal-winning author of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Kitten's First Full Moon introduces sweet and curious little mouse Penny, who longs to share a special song with her family without waking her baby siblings. 150,000 first printing.
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Perfectly Poppy: Beach bummer
by Michele Jakubowski
Poppy and her best friend Millie are at the beach, but Poppy is not having much fun because she finds the water too cold, the wind too strong, and the sand too itchy
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A pet named Sneaker
by Joan Heilbroner
Sneaker the snake is not only a good pet for Pete, he becomes a good student at Pete's school and a hero at the public swimming pool.
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Pet Rescue Adventures: Buttons the runaway puppy
by Holly Webb
When her elderly owner is injured at home, Buttons, a rambunctious Labrador puppy, escapes her yard and takes off down the road to get help from their neighbor and her friend, Sophie
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Pete the cat : play ball!
by James Dean
A beginning reader story about super-groovy Pete the cat follows his haphazard participation in a youth baseball game, where he learns the importance of fair play over winning
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Pig & Goose and the first day of spring
by Rebecca Bond
Five early reader chapters convey the story of Pig and Goose, who forge a deep friendship over their respective talents and shared love of springtime.
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Pig and Cat are pals
by Douglas Florian
A pair of friends who enjoy sharing activities find their bond tested when one of them makes a new friend, leaving the other to endure loneliness until all three begin playing together, in a relatable story complemented by stylized crayon and color-pencil artwork designed to look like a child's drawings. Simultaneous.
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Pig the pug
by Aaron Blabey
Refusing to share his plentiful stash of bouncy balls, bones and chew toys with his poor friend, Pig the selfish Pug learns the hard way about the value of sharing. By the award-winning creator of The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon.
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A pig, a fox, and a box
by Jonathan Fenske
Combines simple language and comic art in three whimsical tales about best friends Pig and Fox, whose shenanigans with a cardboard box have rather crushing results. By the Geisel Award finalist creator of Love Is in the Air. Simultaneous.
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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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Pinky and Rex
by James Howe
Rex and her best friend Pinky, each the proud possessor of twenty-seven stuffed animals or dinosaurs, find their visit to the museum and its gift shop complicated by Pinky's little sister Amanda
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Plantzilla
by Jerdine Nolen
When Mortimer Henryson takes home Plantzilla, the plant he has been lovingly caring for all year in his third grade classroom, for the summer, things take a disastrous turn when a pot roast vanishes and Mrs. Henryson's prized Chihuahua disappears, in a rollicking tale told entirely through letters. 30,000 first printing.
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Pony crazy
by Cathy Hapka
After moving to the country and discovering that her new friend Jill raises ponies on her farm, horse-lover Meg is thrilled and cannot wait to lend Jill a hand in tending to the animals she loves most
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Poodle and Hound
by Kathryn Lasky
In three adventures that explore the nature of friendship, Hound and Poodle discover how much they enjoy each other's company, in spite of, or maybe because of, their differences.
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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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Poppleton
by Cynthia Rylant
A paperback edition of the original easy-to-read picture book introduces Poppleton, the new pig in town who resides in a charming house and goes to the library every Monday to read good books. Reprint.
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Porky and Bess
by Ellen Weiss
Complementing each other ideally in spite of their disparate qualities, Porky the messy pig and Bess the fastidious cat team up when Porky needs help finishing a poem and identifying a missing secret ingredient from a favorite recipe.
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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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Princess Posey and the first grade parade
by Stephanie Greene
Intimidated by the many changes that come with the start of first grade, Posey is especially frustrated when she is not permitted to wear the tutu that makes her feel like a pink princess, a situation that is remedied by her idea to throw a favorite-clothing parade.
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Puppy parade
by Jill Abramson
Participating in a parade with other puppies, Scout hopes to win one of the most important ribbons of the day and imagines herself as the best behaved, most beautiful and friendliest puppy until the ribbon she actually receives proves to be both surprising and amusing. Simultaneous.
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Rabbit & robot : the sleepover
by Cece Bell
Planning what he hopes will be an exciting sleepover to share with his friend, Robot, Rabbit is dismayed when Robot prefers nuts and bolts to pizza, the television remote goes missing and Robot lies down on the floor during a game of Go Fish. By the author of the Sock Monkey series.
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Rainbow Magic: Ruby, the red fairy
by Daisy Meadows
When Rachel and Kirsty find Ruby the Red Fairy in the pot at the end of the rainbow, they must discover where the other Rainbow sisters are before it's too late
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Redwoods
by Jason Chin
Offers general information about redwood trees such as height, how the bark protect them from fires, average age, and the types of plant and animal life that live in them
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River
by Elisha Cooper
Lyrical prose and evocative watercolor scenes combine in the story of a woman’s canoe journey to explore the natural life, urban landscapes and famous landmarks along the rushing, weather-imperiled Hudson River. By the award-winning author of Train. Illustrations.
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Rotten Ralph feels rotten
by Jack Gantos
Rotten Ralph the cat's love of food from trash cans has given him an upset stomach, and it's up to Sarah to get him to understand his bad eating habits are to blame.
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Ruby Lu, brave and true
by Lenore Look
Between her protective parents, the bully down the street, and her accomplished brother, eight-year-old Ruby Lu has got a lot of issues to sort through in her young life, in an amusing chapter book from the author of Love As Strong As Ginger.
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Rumpelstiltskin
by Paul O. Zelinsky
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child
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Sabrina Sue loves the sea
by Priscilla Burris
A small barnyard chicken with big dreams ignores the scoffs of her fellow animals to embark on a journey to see the ocean on a day filled with self-assurance and adventure. By the best-selling illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Say what?
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
When their parents warn them that crazy and silly things will happen as a result of having bad manners, Sukie and her older brothers quickly come to realize that they are being tricked and decide to turn the tables on them, in an amusing tale from the author of The Girl with 500 Middle Names.
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See the cat : three stories about a dog
by David LaRochelle
"See Max. Max is not a cat, Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking
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Shampoodle
by Joan Holub
In preparation for Picture Day at the dog park, a precocious pack of pooches head to the groomer for some much-needed attention to their curly coifs, but the situation quickly goes awry when a couple of troublesome cats make an unexpected appearance. Simultaneous.
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Silly Lilly and the four seasons : a toon book
by Agnes Rosenstiehl
Follows a young girl named Lilly as she enjoys different activities during each season of the year, from dancing in the park in the spring to throwing snowballs in the winter
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Sleepy, the goodnight buddy
by Drew Daywalt
A whimsical bedtime story is told entirely in a dialogue between bedtime-hating little Roderick and his new stuffed animal, who is supposed to help him wind down but proves to be a tad high-maintenance. 150,000 first printing.
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Snail & Worm : three stories about two friends
by Tina Kügler
Three episodic short features combine simple art with clever wordplay that explore themes ranging from adventuring to having pets and features friends who engage in silly antics. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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Snail finds a home
by Mary Peterson
Eating so many delicious strawberries from a potted plant that he makes himself sick, a merry little mollusk, advised by his ladybug best friend to choose a better home, embarks on a search that is complicated by a hungry chicken. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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So you want to be president?
by Judith St. George
Complete with full-color illustrations, this fun fact-filled book provides young readers with colorful profiles on many of the most popular presidents along with humorous tales, anedotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more. 20,000 first printing.
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Sofia Martinez: Abuela's birthday
by Jacqueline Jules
Sofia and her cousins are making a piñata for their grandmother's birthday party, but when Bella the cat gets involved chaos ensues
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Something, someday
by Amanda Gorman
"This stunning new picture book by the presidential inaugural poet and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator shows how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact?—?and how, with a little faith and friendship, we can find beauty and create change. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Sophie Mouse: a new friend
by Poppy Green
Eight-year-old Sophie Mouse is excited to return to school after the long winter break, but there is a new student--a snake--and Sophie and the other animals are afraid to sit near him, much less ask him to play with them, because they have heard snakes are awful
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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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The spider and the fly
by Mary Botham Howitt
Enhanced with detailed, silver-tinted illustrations, this picture book offers readers a retelling of the classic poem about the cunning spider and the silly fly.
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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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Stand tall, Molly Lou Melon
by Patty Lovell
Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself
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Starring Katy Duck
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Looking forward to an upcoming recital where she can dance to her heart's content, Katy Duck suffers from a harrowing case of stage fright right before the performance and struggles to overcome her shyness in time. Simultaneous.
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Stickler loves the world
by Lane Smith
"Stickler is a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore"
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Stinky : a toon book
by Eleanor Davis
Stinky, a monster who lives in a swamp, gets upset when a boy named Nick starts hanging around his swamp, and so he tries to scare Nick away
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The Stinky Cheese Man and other fairly stupid tales
by Jon Scieszka
A revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this collection that includes "Little Red Running Shorts," "The Princess and the Bowling Ball," "Cinderumpelstilskin," and others.
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The stranger
by Chris Van Allsburg
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season
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Strega Nona : an old tale
by Tomie DePaola
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works
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Sweet tooth
by Margie Palatini
Having such a stubborn, determined, and obnoxious sweet tooth has caused young Stewart a lot of problems and so he decides to resolve the matter permanently by overwhelming his demanding sweet tooth with a strong dose of healthy treats.
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Sydney & Taylor explore the whole wide world
by Jacqueline Davies
Taylor, a hedgehog, and his friend Sydney, a skunk, set out from their comfortable burrow under Miss Nancy's potting shed on an expedition to see more of the "Whole Wide World."
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Sylvester and the magic pebble
by William Steig
Enhanced with bright illustrations, a revised 1970 Caldecott Medal winner provides a new generation with the classic tale about shy Sylvester the donkey, his discovery of a magical pebble, and the very special wishes he makes with it. A Caldecott Medal book.
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Tales of Sasha: The big secret
by Alexa Pearl
"In the Tales of Sasha series debut, Sasha discovers that she really isn't like the other horses in her valley when wings sprout from her back and she soars through the air!"
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Tea with milk
by Allen Say
After growing up near San Francisco, a young Japanese woman returns with her parents to their native Japan, but she feels foreign and out of place
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Tell the truth, B.B. Wolf
by Judy Sierra
A follow-up to Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf finds the Big Bad Wolf sharing his outrageous version of the Three Little Pigs story while apologetically professing his reformed nature, a claim that is received skeptically by his fairy-tale audience.
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Terrific
by Jon Agee
When Eugene, notoriously negative, wins an all-expenses-paid cruise to Bermuda, his ship sinks and he is stranded on a small island with a smart parrot who teaches Eugene the power of positive thinking.
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Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem
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Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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There is a rainbow
by Theresa Trinder
In a time of pandemic, two children try to navigate social distancing, distance learning, and the other challenges of 2020, with the help of family, friends, and the rainbow that unites them
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There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark!
by Lucille Colandro
In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, a mermaid swims through the ocean swallowing various marine animals, starting with a shark, while two children ask questions and comment on the different creatures
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There's a pest in the garden!
by Jan Thomas
When a pest arrives in the garden and begins eating all the vegetables, Duck hatches a wacky plan to save the day in a lighthearted reader that reinforces early skills through engaging text, rowdy repetitions and uproarious characters. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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Tikki Tikki Tembo
by Arlene Mosel
When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names
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Tony Baloney : school rules
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Looking forward to an escape from his tyrannical sisters when he begins school, little Tony Baloney the penguin is surprised by the many school rules set for students and wonders how he will follow them all throughout a first day of fun-filled experiences and new friends.
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The town mouse and the country mouse
by Susanna Davidson
When country mouse Pipin and his cousin, Toby Town Mouse, visit each other, they discover they prefer very different ways of life, in this story based on one of Aesop's fables
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Two Bobbies : a true story of Hurricane Katrina, friendship, and survival
by Kirby Larson
Having been left behind by their owners and forced to ride out the deadly storm, Bobbi the dog breaks free from his chain and goes in search of food on his own, followed endlessly by a frightened, blind cat whose entire survival depends on his new best friend. 35,000 first printing.
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Ty's travels : all aboard!
by Kelly Starling Lyons
Wishing he could play with family members who are busy with homework and other chores, little Ty taps the power of his imagination to make a train out of a big cardboard box, build a chair-and-blanket fort and enjoy other fun-filled activities. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Undead Pets: return of the hungry hamster
by Sam Hay
After Joe makes a wish on an amulet and becomes the protector of undead pets, he is visited by the undead hamster Dumpling who can't move on until he reveals the truth about his death and Joe agrees to help
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Unicorn Diaries: Bo's magical new friend
by Rebecca Elliott
A debut entry in a new series by the best-selling creator of the Owl Diaries finds wish-granting unicorn Rainbow Tinseltail longing for a best friend before meeting newcomer Sunny Huckleberry, who has not yet discovered his unicorn powers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Unicorn thinks he's pretty great
by Bob Shea
Feeling overshadowed by newcomer Unicorn, who is able to fly to school and turn rain into cupcakes, Goat reluctantly shares a piece of pizza with his rival and learns that being a unicorn is more challenging than expected, a finding that leads to admiration and unexpected friendship.
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Unlimited Squirrels in: I lost my tooth!
by Mo Willems
"A new beginning-reader series by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus features a zany ensemble of squirrels who demonstrate concepts, share themed facts and tell ""acorn-y"" jokes while searching for a missing tooth. 1, first printing."
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A walk in the words
by Hudson Talbott
The author/illustrator shares his challenges growing up being a slow reader and how he learned to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way, which helped him become the awesome storyteller he is today! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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We are growing!
by Mo Willems
Observing how his fast-growing friends are becoming the tallest, curliest or silliest members of their grass patch while he appears to stay the same, spindly little grass blade Walt discovers his own special distinctiveness in the wake of a big surprise. 75,000 first printing.
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We Both Read: About dinosaurs
by Sindy McKay
Basic facts about dinosaurs are presented in a format designed to be read together by both parent and child
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We need more nuts!
by Jonathan Fenske
A little squirrel counts as he tosses nuts, one at a time, into a bigger squirrel's mouth until he discovers that it is possible to have enough
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Weslandia
by Paul Fleischman
When school ends and Wesley needs a summer project, he decides to start a garden, but instead of planting a crop, he decides to grow an entire civilization of his own. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.
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What about worms!?
by Mo Willems
A big, tough tiger who is riotously afraid of worms sends a letter to readers warning them that worms are everywhere and might even be inside the book. By the award-winning creator of Mother Bruce. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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What do you do with an idea?
by Kobi Yamada
A boy has an idea which makes him uncomfortable at first but he discovers it is magical and that, no matter what other people say, he should give it his attention
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What this story needs is a pig in a wig
by Emma J. Virján
Pig embarks on an exciting boat ride and discovers that life is more fun with friends, in a cumulative story that features such giggle-inducing characters as a dog on a log and a skunk on a trunk. A first book. 50,000 first printing.
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What's under my bed?
by James Stevenson
Grandpa tells his two young houseguests a story about his own childhood when he was scared at bedtime
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When Andy met Sandy
by Tomie DePaola
Meeting at the playground by chance, small and quiet Andy and tall and noisy Sandy forge an abiding friendship that transcends their differences, in a story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Strega Nona and the Emmy Award-winning Muppets writer.
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When Mr. Jefferson came to Philadelphia : what I learned of freedom, 1776
by Ann Warren Turner
When Thomas Jefferson takes lodging at his mother's boardinghouse and spends hours working on an important document, the Declaration of Independence, a curious boy initiates conversations with the man and, in the process, learns about the meaning of liberty and the importance of freedom.
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Who wet my pants?
by Bob Shea
Triggering a blame game upon discovering that his pants are wet in an embarrassing way, young Reuben the bear is reassured by his friends that sometimes accidents happen and that there is no reason to be ashamed. By the author of the Dinosaur vs. series. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Witch Hazel
by Molly Schaar Idle
"As her friend Hazel's broom whisks the dust off many years of joyful memories, young Hilda watches them come to life, wondering if magic is making memories?—?or are memories making magic? 30,000 first printing. Illustrations."
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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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Won Ton : a cat tale told in haiku
by Lee Wardlaw
A cat arrives at a shelter, arranges to go home with a good family, and settles in with them, all the while letting them know who is boss and, finally, sharing his real name
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The world belonged to us
by Jacqueline Woodson
The kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summer has to offer day after day, because the block belongs to them and they rule the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The year we learned to fly
by Jacqueline Woodson
"By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world"
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Young Cam Jansen and the dinosaur game
by David A. Adler
Cam Jansen and her friend, Eric, attempt to piece together the elusive clues of a jar full of toy dinosaurs, a game of musical chairs, and a smudge of chocolate cake in order to solve a birthday-party puzzle.
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Zelda and Ivy : the big picture
by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Inspired by a sensational movie, Zelda, Ivy and Eugene decide to become detectives and select top-secret agent names, carry notebooks and tackle neighborhood mysteries, an endeavor that is threatened by a rainstorm. By the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning author of The Runaways.
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Zen shorts
by Jon J. Muth
Fascinated by the storytelling giant panda named Stillwater, Addy, Michael, and Karl can’t wait to hear what their new friend will tell them next, in an exciting picture book with vibrant watercolor and ink drawings throughout.
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