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Just Like Me

Vanessa Newton - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd...
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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

Judi Barrett - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Colorfully illustrates the many humorous problems animals would have if they wore clothing
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Bathe the Cat

Alice B. McGinty - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity,...
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One Word from Sophia

Jim Averbeck - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad...and Grand-mama.Will her presentations,...
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Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña - G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller Winner of the Newbery Medal A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book This award-winning modern classic - a must-have for every childs home library - is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding...
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Joanna Ho

This lyrical and stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes...
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Dim Sum for Everyone!

Grace Lin - Knopf Books for Young Readers; Brdbk edition
Format: Print book

A tasty morsel of a board book all about dim sum from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin.   A Chinese American family sits down to enjoy a traditional dim sum meal. Dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts are wheeled out in little dishes...
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Ode to a Bad Day

Chelsea Lin Wallace - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

OH BAD DAY! A hilariously dramatic series of odes to the little bumps in our days, perfect for any kid dealing with a not-so-good day.. Oh Too Much Milk in My Cereal! Soggy, squishy! Boggy, mushy! You turned my crispy into gushy!. Sometimes the small disappointments and inconveniences in kids'...
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Pete the cat.

Eric Litwin - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other...
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Fire Chief Fran

Linda Ashman - Astra Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of firefighters and fire trucks, this energetic rhyming picture book shows how a fire chief and her crew keep their community safe.. . . lights begin flashing,and - CLANG! - the bells blast.They leap into action - they need to move FAST! If a puppy is in danger or a café...
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Count the Monkeys

Mac Barnett - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Kids will giggle as they count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! Matching Mac Barnetts brilliant wit are Kevin Cornells luminous illustrations, which will have young readers...
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Library Lion

Michelle Knudsen - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There...
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Owl Babies

Martin Waddell - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

The bay owls came out of their house,and they sat on the tree and waited.A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy,and an old piece of ivy for Bill.When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations...
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Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson - Paw Prints 2009-07-10; Reprint edition
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon. --This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.
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Robot Zot!

Jon Scieszka - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the minds of Scieszka and Shannon comes a tale of a quixotic robot determined to conquer the earth. The only problem is that the earth he lands on is a suburban kitchen and he is three inches tall. Robot Zot, the fearless and unstoppable warrior, leaves a trail of destruction as he encounters...
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

William Steig - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his own donkey self makes a story...
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We Move Together

Kelly Fritsch - AK Press
Format: Hardcover

A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection...
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The Dot

Peter H. Reynolds - Candlewick Press
Format: Book

With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us.Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting...
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The Worst Teddy Ever

Marcelo Verdad - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Publishing simultaneously in English and Spanish, here is a sweet, funny author-illustrator debut about the unrecognized heroes in our lives, for fans of Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson.Noa LOVES Teddy. But Teddy is ALWAYS tired! Why is Teddy always too sleepy to play with Noa during...
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This Is Not My Hat

Jon Klassen - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner!From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry tale.When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly) , trouble could be...
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The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse

MAC BARNETT - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

This is a story about a duck and mouse who get swallowed by a wolf, and then decide to live in his belly.Early one morning a mouse met a wolfand was quickly gobbled up. When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs,...
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Stone Soup (Aladdin Picture Books)

Marcia Brown - Aladdin Books
Format: Paperback

Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic, a Caldecott Honor book.First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers...
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Your Name Is a Song

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow - The Innovation Press
Format: Hardcover

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern...
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Tickle Monster

Edouard Manceau - Abrams Appleseed
Format: Print book

This engaging picture book prompts young children to face their fear of monsters and take charge of the situation! The reader is prompted to tickle various parts of a monster, deconstructing the creature and repurposing his parts into a far less threatening scene. His horns become the moon,...
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The Mitten

Jim Aylesworth - Scholastic Press; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

A fresh, spirited rendition of a best-selling read-aloud classic.When a little boy loses a mitten in the snow, a passing squirrel finds it's the perfect place to warm his icy toes. So he sqe-e-e-e-zes inside. But he's not the only animal with that idea. How many animals can fit inside...
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Inch by Inch

Leo Lionni - Mulberry Books
Format: Audiobook

In this classic book, a winsome, winning inchworm is proud of his ability to measure anything under the sun.
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The Paper Bag Princess

Robert N Munsch - Annick Press
Format: Paperback

This bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snooty - and ungrateful - prince.
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The Island of the Skog

Steven Kellogg - Dial
Format: Hardcover

Shout it once! Shout it twice! Friends forever! Skog and mice! Since its publication in 1973, The Island of the Skog has been a favorite of children everywhere-and of the author himself! We're delighted to remind you of this beloved book on its thirtieth birthday. Jenny and her city-mouse...
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Bats

Gail Gibbons - Holiday House
Format: Paperback

Describes different kinds of bats, their physical characteristics, habits and behavior, and efforts to protect them.
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Rhyming Dust Bunnies

Jan Thomas - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

Bug! Rug! Mug! Hug! These dust bunnies love to rhyme. Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies' frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding - gasp! - a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them...
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How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa

Jean Reagan - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a fun and exciting way to share the joy of reading with grandparents.Now that you know how to babysit your grandma and grandpa, it's time to teach them how to read with you!...
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