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Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend
Dawn Quigley - Heartdrum
Format: Paperback
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Hello/Boozhoo - meet Jo Jo Makoons! Full of pride, joy, and plenty of humor, this first book in an all-new chapter book series by Dawn Quigley celebrates a spunky young Ojibwe girl who loves who she is. Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a spirited seven-year-old who moves through the world a little... |
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Clementine
Sara Pennypacker - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Audio CD
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Clementine is having not so good of a week.On Monday she's sent to the principal's office for cutting off Margaret's hair. Tuesday, Margaret's mother is mad at her. Wednesday, she's sent to the principal again. Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her. Friday starts with yucky eggs and gets... |
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
Lenore Look - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Hardcover
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Here's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything - elevators, tunnels, girls,... |
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The Year of Billy Miller
Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
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A 2014 Newbery Honor BookA New York Times BestsellerAward-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white... |
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Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-up
Melissa Thomson - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Meet an irrepressible young lady with a flair for getting into trouble! Sassy, fun-loving Keena Ford always tries to do the right thing, but somehow, she just keeps making things worse. Keena is super excited about starting second grade and she?s eager to impress her new teacher?but why does... |
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Juana and Lucas
Juana Medina - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the 2017 Pura Belpré Author AwardFans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana, the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful, abundantly illustrated new series.. Juana loves many things - drawing, eating Brussels sprouts, living in Bogotá, Colombia, and especially... |
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EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken
Sally Warner - Puffin
Format: Paperback
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EllRay Jakes is tired of being bullied by fellow classmate Jared Matthews. But when EllRay tries to defend himself, he winds up in trouble. Then his dad offers him a deal: If he stays out of trouble for one week, they'll go to Disneyland! EllRay says he can do it. But saying it and doing... |
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Beezus and Ramona
Beverly Cleary - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isnt always easy for Beezus Quimby With a wild imagination disregard for order and an appetite for chaos Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to beespecially when Ramona threatens to ruin... |
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The World According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback
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The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to having FUN-FUN-FUN in class, each weekend this amazing... |
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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
Lyla Lee - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this first novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is starting a snack business!Mindy Kim just wants three things: 1. A puppy! 2. To fit in at her new school 3. For her dad to be happy again... |
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My Family Adventure
Jacqueline Jules - Picture Window Books
Format: Paperback
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Little Sofia Martinez has a big personality and big plans, which makes every day memorable. Between her sisters and cousins, her family is the focus of her many adventures. From taking school pictures to doing chores, this 7-year-old knows how to make every moment count. Sofia loves her family... |
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Gooney Bird Greene
Lois Lowry
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From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second-graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. So when story time arrives, the choice is unanimous: they want to hear about Gooney Bird Greene. And that suits her just... |
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
DORI HILLESTAD BUTLER - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Paperback
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A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.Kayla made peanut butter treats for Jillian's new puppy Thor. But now the treats are missing. What does Kayla know? -- There are three treats missing. King was in the kitchen. King's breath doesn't smell like peanut butter.... |
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Ivy & Bean
Annie Barrows - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback
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The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hidequickIvy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor... |
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Ali the Great and the Market Mishap
Saadia Faruqi - Picture Window Books
Format: August 1
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Ali Tahir loses something important at the market--his brother! Who's hungry? Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh.... Where did he go? Will Ali's quick thinking save... |
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Meet Yasmin!
Saadia Faruqi - Picture Window Books
Format: Paperback
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Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big,... |
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Sadiq and thePet Problem
Siman Nuurali - Picture Window Books
Format: Paperback
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Sadiq's third grade class has no classroom pet! Not only that, but Sadiq has never had a pet of his own. So Sadiq gathers some classmates to help him solve this problem. What kind of pet would be perfect for their class? A lizard? A bunny? A parakeet? Soon it's up to Sadiq and friends... |
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Anna Hibiscus
ATINUKE. - Candlewick
Format: Paperback
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From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble)... |
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A Boy Called Bat (The Bat Series, 1)
Elana K Arnold - Walden Pond Press
Format: Paperback
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The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) , life tends to be full of surprises - some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise... |
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Frindle
Andrew Clements - Aladdin Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words.Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty... |
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Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Emma Shevah - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Hardcover
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"'The lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music goes to ..."I could practically hear her say "Dara Palmer." This was going to be my big break! But what really came out of my teacher's mouth was "Ella Moss-Daniels."My heart went huuuuggggggghhhhht.Dara Palmer... |
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Cilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author Extraordinaire
Susan Tan - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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"Meeting Cilla felt like making a new best friend." -- Grace Lin, bestselling author of Newbery Honor book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Priscilla "Cilla" Lee-Jenkins is on a tight deadline. Her baby sister is about to be born, and Cilla needs to become a bestselling... |
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