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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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13th Street: Battle of the bad-breath bats
by David Bowles
When cousins Malia, Ivan, and Dante are visiting their aunt Lucy for the summer, they get lost on 13th Street, but it is not a street at all, but a strange world filled with dangerous beasts
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Ada Twist, scientist. : Exploring Flight! Exploring flight!
by Andrea Beaty
A full-color nonfiction early reader, based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix series, teaches kids all about flight, including information about creatures that fly, the history of aircrafts and modern technology that allows humans to soar through the air faster than ever.
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After Happily Ever After: Mr. Wolf bounces back
by Tony Bradman
After failing to get his hands on Little Red Riding Hood and the three little pigs, the big bad wolf decides that it's time for a new job, but it might be tough for someone as big, mean, and scary as the wolf to find work
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Agnes and Clarabelle
by Adele Griffin
Best friends Agnes Pig and Clarabelle Chicken share their favorite activities for each season, from collecting hazelnuts in winter, to celebrating Clarabelle's birthday in spring, to spending a day at the beach in summer, to buying new sneakers in autumn
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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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The Amazing Stardust Friends: Step into the spotlight!
by Heather Alexander
Living and working at the Stardust Circus, performers Bella, Carly and Allie welcome newcomer Marlo, who tries to fit in by attempting the trapeze, tightrope walking, juggling and dog training before finding her special talent. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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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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Andrew Lost: On the dog
by J. C. Greenburg
When ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine, he does not expect to be sucked into the machine along with his cousin Judy, only to end up in a dog's nose
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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 Planet Adventures: Dolphin rescue
by Catherine Nichols
Looking forward to a summer of lobster trapping, helping with the family business and volunteering at the aquarium in coastal Maine, siblings Maddie and Atticus are challenged to use their animal knowledge to rescue a distressed pod of dolphins. Simultaneous. 15,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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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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Astronaut Girl: Star power
by Cathy Hapka
"It's the day of Wallace's family barbecue, and everyone is getting ready, including Val and Wallace! But right before the fun begins, the duo are sent on an adventure to explore the sun in Val's home-designed solar probe. Then the probe starts to break down, and it's up to the two of them to fix it. Can they get it done and get back to Earth in time for the party?"--Page [4] of cover
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Babymouse : queen of the world!
by Jennifer L. Holm
Babymouse, an imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's exclusive slumber party. Simultaneous.
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's witch
by Katy Farina
A graphic novel rendering of the first entry in the early chapter book spin-off of the best-selling series is told from the perspective of Kristy’s younger stepsister, Karen, who becomes suspicious of a neighbor who has gray hair and a black cat. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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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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Ballpark Mysteries: The Fenway foul-up
by David A. Kelly
Cousins Mike and Kate are at Boston's Fenway Park when the Red Sox's star hitter discovers that his lucky baseball bat has been stolen
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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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Beezus and Ramona
by Beverly Cleary
Beezus keeps busy following her younger sister around and trying to prevent trouble
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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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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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The Binder of Doom: Brute-cake
by Troy Cummings
A first entry in a new early chapter book series by the creator of the Notebook of Doom adventures finds a lonely Alexander Bopp reuniting the Super Secret Monster Patrol with Rip and Nikki when he starts finding weird objects, suspicious crumbs and creepy monster cards all over town. Simultaneous.
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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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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 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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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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Calendar Mysteries: January joker
by Ron Roy
A first entry in a new spin-off series from the A to Z Mysteries finds Bradley Pinto concluding that aliens have arrived in Green Lawn in the wake of discovering three-toed footprints in the snow and the disappearances of family members. Simultaneous.
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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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A case for Jenny Archer
by Ellen Conford
After reading three mysteries in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate
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The case of the stinky science project
by James Preller
When Bobby Solofsky fools Sally-Ann with a magic trick, Jigsaw Jones and Mita suspect he may be connected to the bad smell ruining Ms. Gleason's science time
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Catwings
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands
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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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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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Clementine
by Sara Pennypacker
Armed with attitude, individuality, and a penchant for disaster, Clementine, a wonderfully wacky girl who is the inventor of the world's first pair of bologna glasses, makes her first appearance in this hilarious chapter book.
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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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Cornbread & Poppy
by Matthew Cordell
Polar opposites, yet the best of friends, mice Polly and Cornbread find their search for food for the winter leading them up Holler Mountain where they encounter friends new and old. 5,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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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Craftily Ever After: The un-friendship bracelet
by Martha Maker
"Best friends Emily and Maddie have one big thing in common: they love to craft and create! Whether it's making art with balloons, cities of cardboard and straws, or the matching friendship bracelets they wear, they're always coming up with fresh ideas. But when a new student named Bella shows up at school, their friendship is put to the test. Maddie immediately befriends her and discovers that Bella is just as crafty as she and Emily are! As Maddie and Bella spend more time together, Emily finds herselfspending more time...alone. Then, when Emily friendship bracelet falls off, she begins to think that maybe it was an un-friendship bracelet this whole time. Will the friends find their craftily ever after?"--Jacket flap
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The Critter Club? Amy and the missing puppy
by Callie Barkley
A debut entry in a new illustrated chapter book series finds Amy reluctantly helping at her mom's Santa Vista vet clinic and tackling an unexpected mystery linked to a millionaire's puppy that compels Amy and her friends to start a club to help lost and lonely animals. 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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Danny's doodles : the jelly bean experiment
by David A Adler
Danny is not sure what to make of Calvin Waffle, a quirky and smart new fourth grader, but when Danny convinces Calvin to use his brain power to help the baseball team, they both have a chance to become heroes
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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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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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Detective Paw of the Law: The case of Piggy's Bank
by Dosh Archer
Old-fashioned dog Detective Paw and his young partner, Patrol Officer Prickles, a porcupine armed with the latest in police equipment, are called to find out who stole the money from Piggy's Bank
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The diamond princess saves the day
by Jahnna N. Malcolm
Four girls are about to become princesses! But can they keep their kingdom safe? In the Jewel Kingdom, four girls rule: Roxanne is the Ruby Princess, Sabrina is the Sapphire Princess, Emily is the Emerald Princess, and Demetra is the Diamond Princess. Some of Princess Demetra's subject have become trapped inside a mountain. She must risk everything--including her crown--to rescue them!
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Diary of a Pug: Pug blasts off
by Kyla May
Helping her devoted human to craft a project for a Spirit of the Inventor Challenge, Bub, the peanut butter-loving, self-proclaimed world’s cutest pug causes a terrible setback when he loses his patience with a mischievous squirrel. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Diary of an Ice Princess: Snow place like home
by Christina Soontornvat
Lina, a Windtamer who controls the wind and lives in a palace in the clouds, wants to go to a regular, non-magical school with her best friend Claudia, but first her grandfather must teach her to control her powers
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Didi Dodo, future spy in Recipe for disaster!
by Tom Angleberger
When Koko Dodo's secret chocolate sauce is stolen just before an important cooking contest Didi, a dodo bird, devises a daring plan to help--whether he wants her to or not
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Dino-Mike and the T. Rex attack!
by Franco Aureliani
Michael Evans is in Montana on a dinosaur dig with his paleontologist father, but he certainly never expected to find a live Tyrannosaurus Rex plucked out of its own time and looking for dinner, nor encounter a girl with some very advanced technology trying to trap the beast
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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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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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The dog that pitched a no-hitter
by Matt Christopher
Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game
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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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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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Dr. Kitty Cat: Posy the puppy
by Jane Clarke
Receiving a call that Posy the puppy has hurt her leg at the Paws and Prizes field day, Dr. KittyCat, a talented feline vet, rushes to the scene to prevent Posy from being disqualified, in a story complemented by endearing images of real puppies and kittens combined with hand-drawn art. Original.
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Dragon Games: The thunder egg
by Maddy Mara
"One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia. The geode is actually adragon egg! It's one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game"
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Dragon Girls: Azmina the gold glitter dragon
by Maddy Mara
A first entry in a series celebrating the inner fire of everyday girls follows the experiences of three new friends who are summoned to a magical forest, where a magnificent Tree Queen reveals their magical dragon abilities and responsibility as protectors of the forest. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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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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EllRay Jakes is not a chicken
by Sally Warner
Landing in trouble again after struggling to defend himself from a teasing class bully, 8-year-old EllRay accepts a deal proposed by his father to behave well in exchange for a trip to Disneyland, an offer that forces him to prove he is neither a troublemaker nor a coward.
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Emma is on the Air: Big news!
by Ida Siegal
A debut chapter book by an award-winning NBC reporter traces a young girl's journey into journalism, mystery-solving and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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The Fabled Stables: Willa the wisp
by Jonathan Auxier
One day eight-year-old Auggie Pound, the caretaker of the rare animals in the Fabled Stables, ventures into the swamp to save a new rare creature, the wisp
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Fairy Animals of Misty Wood: Chloe the kitten
by Lily Small
Traveling through the enchanted realm of Misty Wood to decorate cobwebs with shining dewdrops, Chloe the Cobweb Kitten meets a lost and frightened little mouse who needs her help. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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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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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 Stanley's Worldwide Adventures: Framed in France
by Josh Greenhut
Touring the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks while visiting Paris, Stanley Lambchop agrees to help catch a thief who has stolen history's most famous painting from the Louvre, a case that requires him to pose as a painting and work with a helpful art student. Simultaneous.
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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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Forever Fairies: Lulu flutters
by Maddy Mara
"The new Sprout Wing fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco, and Zali, can't wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree. Soon they'll try out to see which fairy pod they each belong to, starting with the swift and sporty Flutterflies! Lulu wants to stay close to her friends, but there are four different pods, each with a special talent--plus mischievous trolls stirring up trouble"
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Freckle juice
by Judy Blume
Andrew pays fifty cents for a magic formula to create freckles
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Friend or fiend? with the Pain & the Great One
by Judy Blume
First-grader Jake "The Pain" and his sister, third-grader Abigail "The Great One," embark on more adventures that include visiting their cousins in New York and planning a birthday party to celebrate their cat Fluzzy's birthday. Reprint.
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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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From seed to plant
by Gail Gibbons
Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce
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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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Geronimo and the gold medal mystery
by Cinzia Marrese
Geronimo goes to Athens to report on the Olympics, and after observing some of the games he and detective Hercule Poirat become suspicious about Cyrus von Snootrat who seems to be winning every Olympic event and they decide to investigate him
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Ghosts don't eat potato chips
by Debbie Dadey
When spooky things begin to happen at Aunt Matilda's house--including unexplained whistling and snoring--Eddie begins to suspect that his aunt's house is haunted. Original.
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Gigi and Ojiji
by Melissa Iwai
This new addition to the I Can Read series follows biracial 6-year-old Gigi as she learns about her Japanese culture from her grandfather when he comes to visit. Contains several Japanese words and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ?
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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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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 Good Sports League: The ultimate goal
by Tommy Greenwald
"From Tommy Greenwald, the acclaimed author of game changer, and artist Lesley Vamos, ultimate goal isthe first title in the hilarious, heavily illustrated chapter book series the good sports league. Ben Cutler loves everything about soccer! He's got a great team, and they have the best pregame chants and half-time jokes. He and his best friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And Ben is good at soccer. Like really good. Too good for a casual rec team. Soon, he's recruited for a travel team. His new team plays amazingly well, but they take soccer super seriously. No pregame chants, no juice-box breaks, and the most important rule of all: NO DANCING. Even though his new team is winning all the time, Ben is left to wonder, Is winning all that matters in the end?"
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Gooney Bird Greene
by Lois Lowry
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.
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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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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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Haggis and Tank Unleashed: All paws on deck
by Jessica Young
A clumsy but outgoing Great Dane and a dapper, grumpy Scottie set sail as pirate dogs and enjoy imaginative adventures filled with swabbing decks and searching for pirate treasure. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Happy birthday, Mallory!
by Laurie B. Friedman
After a difficult year, Mallory plans a month-long celebration of her ninth birthday in hopes that her next year will be wonderful
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Hardy Boys Clue Book: The video game bandit
by Franklin W Dixon
When Bayport Elementary organizes a raffle for an end-of-year trip, Frank and Joe track down a thief who has stolen the event's top prize, in a debut entry of an interactive series that provides spaces for recording clues and strategies. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Hattie & Hudson
by Chris Van Dusen
Exploring the lake near her home, young Hattie befriends a mysterious lake monster who terrifies everyone else and who inspires her to teach her community about prejudging others. By the creator of The Circus Ship.
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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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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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Henry's freedom box
by Ellen Levine
When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the Underground Railroad's most amazing escapes.
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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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Here's Hank: Bookmarks are people too!
by Henry Winkler
Hoping to land the lead in the class play, Hank freezes during his audition and is only able to buzz like a fly, inspiring his teacher to create a special role for him as a silent bookmark that saves the show when a rival suffers an attack of stage fright. Simultaneous.
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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, 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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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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Hilde Cracks the Case: Hero dog!
by Hilde Lysiak
When cupcakes and a pie are stolen in a series of break-ins on Orange Street, 9-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak teams up with her photographer sister, Izzy, to interview witnesses and follow clues in the hopes catching the thief. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Horrible Harry in room 2B
by Suzy Kline
Doug discovers that though being Harry's best friend in Miss Mackle's second grade class isn't always easy, as Harry likes to do horrible things, it is often a lot of fun
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How to be cool in the third grade
by Betsy Duffey
Robbie York struggles to cope with the new trials and tribulations of the third grade as he tries to make his mother realize that he is grown up, get rid of his childish nickname, avoid the local bully, and become "cool."
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Humphrey's really wheely racing day
by Betty G Birney
A debut chapter book starring the popular class hamster from Longfellow School's Room 26 follows his visit with student host Mandy, whose own hamster has a fascinating hamster-wheel car that Humphrey really wants to try. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The hundred dresses
by Eleanor Estes
As a poor immigrant, a young girl is teased about wearing the same faded dress to school everyday and so tells a great lie that she has one hundred dresses at her home, yet when the fib results in even more teasing, an event suddenly takes place that teaches them all an important lesson about friendship and compassion. A Newbery Honor Book.
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I am Frida Kahlo
by Brad Meltzer
"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"
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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 I had your vote
by Cat in the Hat
An uproarious Election Day reader finds the Cat in the Hat outlining laugh-out-loud campaign promises if he is elected president, including giving the Oval Office a more pronounced shape, replanting the Rose Garden with Seussian shrubbery and painting smiles on the somber portraits of historical leaders. Illustrations.
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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'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 raining pigs & noodles : poems
by Jack Prelutsky
A collection of more than one hundred humorous poems includes such notables as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble." By the creators of The New Kid on the Block. 100,000 first printing.
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Ivy + Bean
by Annie Barrows
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister Nancy, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. Reprint.
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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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Jake Drake, bully buster
by Andrew Clements
Provides the "memoirs" of Jake Drake, a boy who transformed himself from first-grade geek to the cool dude of the fourth grade by using his wit to outsmart the bullies at his school. Reissue.
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Jasper John Dooley: Left behind
by Caroline Adderson
Feeling left behind when his beloved Nan leaves for a week-long cruise, Jasper John Dooley realizes that he will be less lonely if he has his own adventures, which include a stapling mishap and a hamster escape.
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Jim Nasium is a football fumbler
by Marty McKnight
Jim Nasium has tried lots of sports, but the trouble is that he has always been a klutz--but this year he is determined to make a new start on the football field, so he volunteers to be the backup quarterback on his elementary school team
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Jo Jo Makoons : The Used-To-Be Best Friend
by Dawn Quigley
"Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited seven-year-old who moves through the world a little differently than anyone else on her Ojibwe reservation. It always seems like her mom, her kokum (grandma), and her teacher have a lot to learn--about how good Jo Jo isat cleaning up, what makes a good rhyme, and what it means to be friendly. Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she's worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends. Because Fern, her best friend at school, may not want to be friends anymore"
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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
by Megan McDonald
Third grader Judy Moody is in a first day of school bad mood until she gets an assignment to create a collage all about herself and begins creating her masterpiece, the Me collage
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Jumanji
by Chris Van Allsburg
Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game
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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 Grace
by Charise Mericle Harper
Seven-year-old Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she tries to help a neighbor feel better, her good intentions backfire, and it may take the help of a boy she doesn't like to make things right again.
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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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Kickers: book 1, The ball hogs
by Rich Wallace
Possessing considerable natural athletic abilities despite his limited experience with soccer, 9-year-old Bobcat team member Ben struggles to outmaneuver obnoxious teammate Mark, who competes with Ben for control of the ball at the cost of teamwork.
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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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Kondo & Kezumi visit Giant Island
by David Goodner
Living on a fantastical island of berry trees, flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies, big Kondo and little Kezumi discover a map in a bottle that has washed ashore before building a boat that takes them on remarkable adventures. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Kung Pow Chicken: Let's get cracking!
by Cyndi Marko
Transforming into an avian superhero who fights crime in the city of Fowladelphia, Gordon Blue hops into his Beakmobile and is led by his super birdy senses to a festival where all the chickens have lost their feathers and donned itchy woolly sweaters. Simultaneous.
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Kylie Jean: Football queen
by M. Peschke
Kylie Jean Carter has been waiting for three years to become a Little Dazzler--a junior cheerleader for the high school's Dancing Dazzlers--so she can cheer for her brother's high school football team
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The Last Firehawk: the ember stone
by Katrina Charman
When a powerful vulture uses dark magic and an army of spies to attack the magical land of Perodia, a tiny owl, his squirrel best friend and a lone surviving firehawk become their home's unlikely defenders. By the award-winning author of The Ninjabread Man. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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 legend of rock paper scissors
by Drew Daywalt
The award-winning author of The Day the Crayons Quit and the best-selling illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich present a laugh-out-loud tribute to the fictional warriors who invented a classic childhood game. 250,000 first printing.
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The librarian from the black lagoon
by Mike Thaler
Despite her status as the school librarian, Mrs. Beamster is known by all the kids as "The Laminator" because she is said to laminate anyone who is caught whispering. By the author of The Principal from the Black Lagoon. Original.
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Life in the ocean : the story of Sylvia Earle
by Claire A. Nivola
A picture book biography tells the story of Sylvia Earle's growing passion for the wonders of the sea and how her ocean exploration and advocacy have made her known around the world. By the author of Planting the Trees of Kenya.
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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 house in the big woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors
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Little lion rescue
by Rachel Delahaye
"In this new chapter book series, Little Animal Rescue, what starts out as a field trip to the zoo for Callie and her classmates ends up becoming the adventure of a lifetime when Callie is magically whisked away to the Serengeti where she finds a little lost lion cub. Includes black and white illustrations throughout. While on a field trip to the zoo with her classmates, Callie is magically transported to the Serengeti where she finds a lost little lion cub. Callie is determined to reunite it with its family. Although the plains of the Serengeti are beautiful, they can also be dangerous--for both the cub and Callie. Is she ready to face the wild and help the cub find its pride? In the Little Animal Rescue series, join Callie on her magical adventures to rescue wild animals in danger all around the world!"
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Locomotive
by Brian Floca
The award-winning creator of Moonshot presents a richly detailed visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
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Lola Jones: Score for imagination
by Jonathan Eig
Lola, with help from Grampa Ed and neighbor Gabriel, figures out a way to show the boys at school that they should be letting girls play soccer with them at recess
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Lola Levine is not mean!
by Monica Brown
Unfairly dubbed "mean" when a soccer game during recess turns too competitive and a classmate gets hurt, Lola, a biracial and bicultural second-grader, enlists the support of her family and best friend, Josh, to navigate problems using words and humor. Simultaneous eBook. 15,000 first printing.
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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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Magic Animal Friends: Lucy Longwhiskers gets lost
by Daisy Meadows
The best-selling author of the Rainbow Magic stories presents the fantastical adventures of Jess and Lily, who follow a mysterious kitten into the enchanted Friendship Forest to help animal companions outwit a wicked witch and the mischievous Boggits. Simultaneous eBook.
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Magic Animal Rescue: Maggie and the wish fish
by E. D Baker
Having increasing difficulties getting along with her stepmother and stepsiblings, Maggie catches a magical fish who promises to grant her a wish if she sets him free, a prospect that challenges her to evaluate her feelings about her complicated family. By the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series. Simultaneous.
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Magic Kitten: a summer spell
by Sue Bentley
Spending a boring summer in the country with her aunt turns exciting for ten-year-old Lisa when she discovers a magic kitten
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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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Magic Tree House: book 1, Dinosaurs before dark
by Mary Pope Osborne
When he and his younger sister discover a tree house that travels through time, Jack and his younger sister, Annie, begin an adventure that takes them to the era of dinosaurs. Simultaneous.
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Magnolia Flower
by Ibram X. Kendi
Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, young Afro Indigenous girl Magnolia Flower sets off on a journey in her quest to be free and connect with others, proving how brave one can be when leading with one's heart. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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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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Mai and the tricky transformation
by K. George
"Determined to earn her wand twinkles at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball, Mai Magicwhisp finds her plan to perform the most magical transformation ever on hold when she accidentally turns one of her classmates into a unicorn. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations."
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Make way for Dyamonde Daniel
by Nikki Grimes
Happiness follows Dyamonde Daniel wherever she goes and so fitting into her new neighborhood and school will be no problem for her, but when she meets another new student at school with a grumpy disposition, Dyamonde is determined to find a way to cheer him up and become his friend.
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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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Many moons
by James Thurber
After falling ill from eating too many raspberry tarts, Princess Lenore is convinced that possessing the moon is the only cure to her ailment, but only the lowly court jester can help her solve her problem. Reprint.
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Martin & Mahalia : his words, her song
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A poetic tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Great March on Washington explores the intersecting lives of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the historic moment when their joined voices inspired landmark changes. 50,000 first printing.
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The matchbox diary
by Paul Fleischman
The creators of The Animal Hedge follow a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country, portrayed through breathtaking illustrations. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Joyful Noise.
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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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Mermaid Tales: Trouble at Trident Academy
by Debbie Dadey
Mermaid friends Shelly and Echo begin third grade at prestigious Trident Academy, then face trouble when only Echo is invited to hear her favorite under-the-sea band at a party. Includes facts about marine life, words to the Mermaid Tales Song, and the poem, Shark, the Sharpnose Sevengill
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Migrant
by Maxine Trottier
Anna, the daughter of migrant farm workers, feels like different animals as she follows her family as they travel looking for work
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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 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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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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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 me and the pet show
by Timothy Roland
Ever since he ate a zapped banana, hyperactive second-grader Clyde turns into a monkey when he gets excited, so his twin sister Claudia plans to take her "monkey" to the school pet show--but when all the animals are pet-napped Clyde has to use his inner monkey to rescue them
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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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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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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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Ms. Frogbottom's Field Trips: I want my mummy!
by Nancy E. Krulik
Transported to Egypt by their teacher’s magical map while on a field trip, a new class of students is challenged to solve the riddle of an ancient curse when they come face-to-face with a mummy. By the best-selling author of the How I Survived Middle School series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Muggie Maggie
by Beverly Cleary
Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her
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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 Daze: Mrs. Dole is out of control!
by Dan Gutman
A.J. and the gang are excited to be graduating second and moving into third grade, but are a bit worried when the PTA president goes a little bit overboard, planning fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover of the Blue Angels for the event
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Nancy Clancy, super sleuth
by Jane O'Connor
Displaying their best work at school in preparation for Parents' Day, Nancy and her sidekick, Bree, are on the case when a prized possession goes missing, in a first chapter book starring the irrepressible Fancy Nancy. 150,000 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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The Never Girls: In a blink
by Kiki Thorpe
A first entry in a new chapter book series for early reader Disney Fairies fans introduces Kate, Mia, Lainey and Gabby, who are whisked away from their everyday lives to Never Land, where they become Lost Girls and are in no hurry to return home, despite the assistance of Queen Clarion and Tinker Bell. Simultaneous.
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Nikki & Deja
by Karen English
Being the best of friends and always doing everything together, Nikki and Deja decide to create an exclusive group of their own in order to keep the arrogant new girl in school from gaining access to their clique in this amusing tale about the trials and tribulations of third-graders.
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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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The Notebook of Doom: Rise of the balloon goons
by Troy Cummings
Discovering an old notebook after moving to a new hometown, Alexander reads top-secret information about monsters while tackling a wacky band of arm-waving, balloon-wielding brutes. Simultaneous.
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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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Odd duck
by Cecil Castellucci
Believing herself to be a normal duck despite her penchant for swimming with a teacup balanced on her head and her preference for staying north in the winter when all the other ducks have flown south, Theodora resolves to set a good example for her unlikely friend, Chad, whom Theodora believes has eccentric habits. By the author of Boy Proof.
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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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Once Upon a Fairy Tale: The magic mirror
by Anna Staniszewski
The Ice Princess's magic mirror is broken, one piece is missing, and without it the Enchanted Kingdom is locked in a terrible, unseasonable, heat wave (even the palace is melting); two children, Kara and Zed, are determined to help, but first they must figure out whether the break is the result of the sibling rivalry between the Ice Princess and her sister the Sun Princess--or did the monkey do it?
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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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Opal's time to shine
by Samantha M. Clark
The Gemstone Dragons all have unique magical powers, so when Opal, who has the power of invisibility and does not like being the center of attention, faces a crisis threatening the Friendship Fetival, she must step up to save the day
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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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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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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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Piper Reed, Navy brat
by Kimberly Willis Holt
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred again, but with help from her sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
Relates the antics of a rambunctious girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. Reissue.
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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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Pool party!
by Doreen Cronin
The Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type presents a laugh-out-loud original reader that finds Farmer Brown and most of the farm animals managing a hot day by taking a dip in a swimming pool that is too splashy, noisy and crowded for the cows. Simultaneous and 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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Press Start: Game over, Super Rabbit Boy!
by Thomas Flintham
When the nefarious King Viking creates a robot army to spread No Fun throughout Animal Town and abducts fun-loving Singing Dog, video game character Super Rabbit Boy must use his speed and bravery to save the day, along with the help of a human player who must win level after level. Simultaneous.
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Princess Pulverizer: Grilled cheese and dragons
by Nancy E Krulik
A princess who would rather be a knight accepts her skeptical king father's challenge to perform good deeds in order to prove her worthiness to attend knight school, an endeavor that is supported by a friendly dragon and a perpetually terrified knight-in-training. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Puppy Academy: Scout and the sausage thief
by Gill Lewis
Wanting nothing more than to be a police dog just like her mom and dad, young puppy Scout fails her big police dog test in the aftermath of a good deed and worries that she will never earn her badge until a sausage thief presents an unexpected opportunity. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Puppy Pals: Bailey
by Susan Hughes
While helping at Aunt Jenn's new dog-grooming salon, Kat and her best friend Maya meet and instantly fall in love with Bailey, a chocolate Labrador retriever puppy
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Puppy Pirates: Stowaway!
by Erin Soderberg
Stumbling across a ragtag group of pups who sail the seven seas, Wally, a puppy with a nose for adventure, wonders if he has what it takes to be first-mate material. By the author of the Quirks series. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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Ready, Freddy!: Tooth trouble
by Abby Klein
Freddy Thresher is the only kid in his class who hasn't lost a tooth, so when eating crunchy vegetables and tying a string to the doorknob don't work, Freddy decides to pick a fight with the class bully to get it knocked out. Simultaneous.
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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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The Rescue Princesses: the secret promise
by Paula Harrison
Longing for a more exciting royal life, Princess Emily teams up with princess friends who use their wits and daring ninja skills to create a rescue organization that helps animals in trouble. Original.
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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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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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The Secret Rescuers: The storm dragon
by Paula Harrison
Finding a little lost dragon who is in terrible trouble, Sophy enlists the help of magical friends to protect the dragon and other creatures from a cruel queen's wicked army. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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The seven treasure hunts
by Betsy Cromer Byars
Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other , with disastrous and hilarious results
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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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Silver Pony Ranch: Sparkling Jewel
by D. L. Green
Looking forward to spending the summer on her Gran's pony ranch but dreading the prospect of having to share a room with her pink-clad, puppy-loving little sister, Tori falls in love with a pony that her Gran says is too rowdy to ride safely. By the author of the Zeke Meeks series. Simultaneous.
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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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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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Sparkleton: The magic day
by Calliope Glass
Begging his big sister to give him wish-granting powers for one whole day, Sparkleton the shaggy purple unicorn resolves to prove how glittertastic he will be when performing magic, before unleashing mayhem in the form of zany wishes and neglected homework. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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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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Standing in the need of prayer : a modern retelling of the classic spiritual
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Based on the popular spiritual, this inspiring picture book starts in 1619 and spans more than 400 years, chronicling pivotal moments in African American history as well as celebrating those individuals who made an impact for generations to come. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Starring Jules (as herself)
by Beth Levine Ain
Jules is an ordinary 7-year-old girl, concerned with school and friends and other ordinary things--until a chance meeting with a casting director leads to an audition for a television commercial.
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Stella and the Night Sprites: Knit-knotters
by Sam Hay
Stella discovers that her new glasses are magic, allowing her to see the knit-knotters--night sprites that are flitting around town tyeing knots in children's hair so they need haircuts--and when a conversation with one of them, Trixie, reveals the reason, Stella comes up with a plan to deal with the mischievous fairies
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Stink : the incredible shrinking kid
by Megan McDonald
In honor of Judy Moody's younger "bother," Stink, the creators of the award-winning series have brought back the boy wonder with a bold new design for all his Stink-y adventures—no lie! Simultaneous.
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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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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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Superhero Harry: The wild field trip
by Rachel Ruiz
While on a school field trip to the zoo, Harry accidentally allows the monkeys to escape their habitat, and he thinks he can fix the mess using one of his superhero inventions
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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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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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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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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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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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Time Jumpers: Stealing the sword!
by Wendy Mass
At the flea market nine-and-a-half-year-old Chase and his younger sister Ava acquire an old suitcase filled with rows of carefully packed strange objects, and when they handle one of the objects (a dragon-headed doorknob) they find themselves in King Arthur's castle, on a mission to save the King--and pursued by a strange man whom they first saw at the flea market, who is after their suitcase
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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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Trouble at Table 5: the candy caper
by Tom Watson
A series debut by the author of Stick Dog introduces best friends Molly, Simon and Rosie, who go to crazy lengths to find out how many candies are in a jar on their principal’s desk. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Twig and Turtle: big move to a tiny house
by Jennifer Jacobson
"Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth's resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house? Sisters Twig and Turtle experience adventures and challenges with family, friends, and school as they adjust to living in a tiny house"
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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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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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Under-the-bed Fred
by Linda Bailey
Leo knows that there is a monster under his bed, and when he finally works up the courage to speak to him, he is surprised to find out that he is more of a friend than a foe
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Uni brings spring
by Candice F. Ransom
Uni the unicorn practices his magic by using his horn to help growing things revive in the springtime, in a leveled reader that promotes developing skills using age-appropriate vocabulary and short sentences. By the late best-selling co-author of Dear Girl. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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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 Princesses: Sunbeam's shine
by Emily Bliss
When a blundering wizard-lizard casts a spell that accidentally robs Princess Sunbeam of her magic abilities, Cressida embarks on a quest through the perilous Glitter Canyon to find Sunbeam's magic yellow sapphire. Simultaneous.
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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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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 you need to be warm
by Neil Gaiman
During the coldest season, when the world feels scary -- what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuringillustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do you need to be warm?'
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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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Where the sidewalk ends : the poems & drawings of Shel Silverstein
by Shel Silverstein
A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings. Come in - for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist
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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 of Billy Miller
by Kevin Henkes
The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse follows the second-grade year of young Billy Miller, who struggles to navigate the pitfalls of elementary school, appreciate a pesky younger sibling and help his busy parents. 100,000 first printing.
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The Zach & Zoe Mysteries: the missing baseball
by Mike Lupica
Eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe follow clues to find Zach's missing baseball, signed by his favorite major league player, while competing in Spirit Week events at school
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Zach and Lucy and the yoga zoo
by Mark Chambers
Deciding to teach a yoga class after watching their mom practicing yoga, siblings Zach and Lucy set up a studio space in their apartment basement and invite their friends to exercise by imitating a range of different animals. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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Zoey and Sassafras: Monsters and mold
by Asia Citro
When her first two attempts to help a monster with his embarassing problem go awry, Zoey and Sassafras will have to find a solution quick if Gorp is to make it to the annual monster ball
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