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Get a Hit, Mo!
by David A. Adler
Mo Jackson is excited for his baseball game, but Coach Marie tells him he is batting last and playing right field, again. Will Mo ever get a hit?
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Fly Guy and the Alienzz
by Tedd Arnold
Buzz is filming a movie about aliens from Outer Space, who capture Fly Guy and Buzz Boy--and our two heroes must outsmart the aliens, with some help from Dragon Dude and Fly Girl.
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A Backyard Pet
by Doreen Cronin
Sugar sees all her siblings have different pets in the backyard. She wants to join in the fun and find a backyard pet too!
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Nothing Fits a Dinosaur
by Jonathan Fenske
After being told no drama and to put on his pajamas, the dinosaur is unimpressed and romps around the house undressed since human clothes are much too small for such a mighty dinosaur.
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Dragon's Fat Cat
by Dav Pilkey
When Dragon rescues a plump gray cat from the snow, he needs to learn how to take care of it.
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Henry and Mudge series
by Cynthia Rylant
Ever since they met, Henry and his big dog Mudge have been the very best of friends. They go everywhere and do everything together, from camping outdoors to visiting a farm.
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Guess What!?
by Mo Willems
Zoom Squirrel and the Squirrel pals are looking forward to going to the beach.
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I Am Enough
by Grace Byers
Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
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Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.
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Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party
by James Dean
Pete the Cat wants to throw the perfect pizza party. Pete invites the gang over to share his awesome pepperoni pizza. But when no one else agrees with Pete's choice of toppings, they try adding their own. Will Pete's perfect pizza party be ruined? There's only one way to find out!
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The Bad Seed
by Jory John
A naughty seed with a bad attitude, bad temper, and bad manners vows to change his life for the better, but his efforts are met with skepticism by his friends.
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Strictly No Elephants
by Lisa Mantchev
Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn’t understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.
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Duck on a Bike
by David Shannon
A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too.
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Wild About Books
by Judy Sierra
A librarian named Mavis McGrew introduces the animals in the zoo to the joy of reading when she drives her bookmobile to the zoo by mistake.
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Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
by Mo Willems
Pigeon learns about sharing when a curious duckling keeps asking questions about the hot dog Pigeon has found.
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Cardinals
by L. J. Amstutz
Simple text and full-color photographs introduce northern cardinals
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Celebrating Chinese New Year
by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Depicts a San Francisco boy and his family preparing for and enjoying their celebration of the Chinese New Year, their most important holiday.
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How a Seed Grows
by Helene J. Jordan
Uses observations of bean seeds planted in eggshells to demonstrate the growth of seeds into plants.
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Turtles
by Laura Marsh
Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
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Fantastic Frogs
by Fay Robinson
Introduces the growth, food, habitats, colors, and shapes of different kinds of frogs.
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Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery
by David A. Adler
While looking for his lost magnifying glass in the park, young Detective Jeffrey Bones and his grandfather discover that Curly the detective dog is missing, too, and start tracking down clues.
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Shoe-La-La!
by Victoria Saxon
Nancy sees a pair of red shoes that she has to find a way to buy.
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Cork and Fuzz : Short And Tall
by Dori Chaconas
The friendship between Cork, a muskrat, and Fuzz, a possum, is in trouble when Cork decides that since he is older, he has to be taller than Fuzz.
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Yasmin the Zookeeper
by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin's class is going on a field trip to the zoo, and Yasmin is thrilled when she is chosen to help feed the monkeys; but when she trips and spills their food both she and the monkeys are upset--until she remembers that she has fruit in her lunch bag to share with her new "friends."
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Houndsley And Catina
by James Howe
Houndsley and Catina run into trouble when they decide to prove that they are the best at cooking and writing, respectively.
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Bad Seed Goes to the Library
by Jory John
The Bad Seed is in a good mood... for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book?
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Uni Goes to School
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Uni is eager to learn how to use her horn to fix things, but her teacher, Mr. Wise, says she must practice her magic and also use her heart.
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Monkey and Elephant
by Carole Lexa Schaefer
In three episodes two friends cool off on a hot day, sing songs, and outsmart some riffraff wildcats.
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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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Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants!
by Bob Shea
Ballet Cat and her friend Butter Bear have practiced a dance to perform for an audience, but Butter Bear will need a lot of encouragement to try the super high leaps.
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There's a Bear on My Chair
by Ross Collins
Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!
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There Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!
by Lucille Colandro
A twist on the classic tale of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" takes the story even further as the lady goes about swallowing up a variety of objects, starting with layers of snow.
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Numeroff
Relating the cycle of requests a mouse is likely to make after you give him a cookie takes the reader through a young boy's day.
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Say Something!
by Peter Hamilton Reynolds
In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice.
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How to Catch a Dinosaur
by Adam Wallace
Determined to win a new bicycle at the upcoming Science Fair, a boy enlists his friends to help capture a living dinosaur in their own neighborhood.
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Boo's Surprise
by Betsy Byars
Boo finds an egg that hatches into a new dinosaur.
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Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade
by Stephanie Greene
Posey's fear of starting first grade is alleviated when her teacher invites the students to wear their most comfortable clothes to school on the first day.
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Squirrel's Fun Day
by Lisa Moser
Squirrel is determined to have a very, very, very fun day with each of his friends. But Mouse is too busy cleaning to have fun, Turtle is too sleepy to leave his log, and Rabbit is too set in his ways to try anything new. Can Squirrel find a way to help each of his friends have a fun, fun, fun day?
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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
by Erica Silverman
Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.
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Earth Day Every Day
by Lisa Bullard
Discusses how children can help the planet by planting trees, starting an environmental club at school, and learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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Diggers
by Amy Johnson
Your young readers will dig down into the world of digging machines with this exciting look at a popular kind of big, powerful machine. Through achievable text, they'll learn about machines that dig, dump, load, and lift things on construction sites. They'll discover the various parts of each machine and how they're used to get the job done easily and safely. Colorful illustrations peppered throughout this book keep readers interested and entertained as they learn. This charming reading experience is designed to encourage early learners to dig deeper into this fun topic.
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Jokes and More About Dogs
by Maria Nelson
Every dog owner knows how silly their pup can be. Their behavior can be strange--such as barking at the vacuum cleaner--and downright sneaky, like stealing peanut butter sandwiches off the table. Readers will enjoy learning about man's best friend, while they giggle through playful puns, ridiculous riddles, and wonderful word play. Colorful, cute illustrations and photographs complement facts about dogs--and many happen to be doggone funny!
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A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.
by Denise Lewis Patrick
Relates an incident from the childhood of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., when his best friend's father said they could no longer play together because "colored and white can't mix!".
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A Drop of Blood
by Paul Showers
A simple introduction to the composition and functions of blood.
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Doggo and Pupper Save the World
by Katherine Applegate
When Doggo and Pupper meet a baby bird who also has worries, they are determined to help. Doggo and Pupper may not know how to fly, but they are very good helpers. Maybe they are even heroes!
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Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float
by Kimberly Derting
Vivi loves science--and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates visit an aquarium and learn about the creatures living in the big display tank. But why do some fish swim while others bury themselves in the sand? Vivi will have to experiment to find out!
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What’s in a Name?
by Melissa Iwai
Gigi wants to go by something besides her baby name-but her full name, Geraldine, is too long to write and Hanako, her middle name, doesn't feel quite right. Will Gigi find the perfect name?
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Daisy Jane, Best-ever Flower Girl!
by Megan McDonald
Daisy Jane, who is thrilled to be the flower girl at her babysitter's wedding, helps save the day when a storm threatens the festivities.
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Play ball, Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia, who knows very little about baseball, stands in for a sick player during a game.
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Not Norman : A Goldfish Story
by Kelly Bennett
As a boy attempts to convince someone else to take his disappointing pet, he learns to love Norman the goldfish himself.
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Mother Bruce
by Ryan T. Higgins.
Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation.
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
by Juana Martinez-Neal
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
by Patty Lovell
Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.
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How to Welcome a New Baby
by Jean Reagan
A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new addition to the bestselling How to... series is all about welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn how to get ready for the baby, how to make the baby laugh, and how to help Mom and Dad when things get a little topsy-turvy.
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The Dot
by Peter H. Reynolds
Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.
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Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin
Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them anything with spicy salsa.
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Duck At The Door
by Jackie Urbanovic
Max the duck likes to spend the winter in Irene's house.
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Baloney and Friends
by Greg Pizzoli
Meet Baloney! He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit--he'd rather not be here, but what can you do?
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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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Sparkleton: The Magic Day
by Calliope Glass
Sparkleton begs his big sister to give him wish-granting magic for one whole day so he can prove what a glitteriffic wish-granting unicorn he can be. But all the wishes he grants come out opposite! Can Sparkleton's friends Willow and Gabe help him undo the magic before sunset? Or will every day be opposite day?
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Boris for the Win
by Andrew Joyner
School field day is coming up and Boris and his friends are practicing hard because they are determined not to let Eddie win again, but on race day Boris is forced to choose between winning and friendship.
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Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
by Shannon Hale
Defeating a monster just in time to attend her own birthday party, Princess Magnolia, the secret superhero Princess in Black, is repeatedly interrupted throughout the party by the Monster Alarm in ways that threaten to expose her.
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20 Fun Facts About: Penguins
by Heather Moore Niver
Presents information about penguins, including anatomy, behavior, and how they raise their young.
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Dinosaur's Day
by Ruth Thomson
A gentle Triceratops forgets to stay with the herd and has to use his sharp horns to fight a Tyrannosaurus.
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