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Play Day: The Sound of Long a

Alice K. Flanagan - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Simple text about playing and repetition of the letter 'a' help readers learn how to use the 'long a' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author,...
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

Chris Grabenstein - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson! Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages,...
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The Terrible Two Get Worse

Mac Barnett - Amulet Books
Format: Print book

On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they've formed a pranking duo, they're terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, Former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles...
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Balto of the Blue Dawn (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission)

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!. The magic tree house has returned and its taking Jack and Annie back in time to Alaska, 1925. There they meet Balto, a jet-black Siberian husky destined to save...
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Brambleheart: A Story About Finding Treasure and the Unexpected Magic of Friendship

Henry Cole - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Print book

From the beloved illustrator and author of A Nest for Celeste comes Brambleheart, a beautiful tale about nature, imagination, and how love is the greatest thing we build. With stunning black-and-white artwork and a gorgeous package, Henry Cole's animal fantasy adventure harkens back to Brian...
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Escaping Peril

Tui T. Sutherland - ‎Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!

Peril...
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Pax

Sara Pennypacker - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

National Book Award Longlist * New York Times Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of the YearFrom bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become...
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The Trials of Apollo Book One The Hidden Oracle

Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

"After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. He must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor"--
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The Cow Who Climbed a Tree

Gemma Merino - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Print book

Tina isn't like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit and that everything is possible. But her sisters aren't convinced -- and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find...
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The Night Gardener

Terry Fan - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries...
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Comics Squad #2: Lunch!: (A Graphic Novel)

Jennifer L. Holm - Random House Graphic
Format: Paperback

Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further - do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic...
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Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure

Tomie DePaola - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the second book in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship.Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. Andy and Sandy may be opposites, but they're...
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When Andy Met Sandy

Tomie DePaola - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree, Tomie dePaola, and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the first book in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship.Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. But when these two seemingly opposites...
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Jacky Ha-Ha

James Patterson - Jimmy Patterson Books / Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover

In his new middle grade novel that debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, James Patterson introduces his hilarious new heroine, Jacky Ha-Ha, a class clown who makes people laugh with her so they can't laugh at her.With her irresistible urge to tell a joke...
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Big Friends

Linda Sarah - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

Birt and Etho are best friends. Together they play outside in big cardboard boxes. Sometimes they're kings, soldiers, astronauts. Sometimes they're pirates sailing wild seas and skies. But always, always they're Big friends. Then one day a new boy arrives, and he wants to join them. Can two become...
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When Spring Comes

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Watch the world transform when spring comes! In a starred review, School Library Journal called this delightful picture book "A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners."In this beautiful book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin...
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#1 Believe Your Eyes

Cori Doerrfeld - Graphic Universe
Format: Print book

"A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept....
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The Underwater Planet

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

While at the beach, Geronimo Stiltonix stumbles upon a mysterious treasure map! The spacemice follow it and end up on Aquarix, a planet that's entirely underwater. During their exploration, they face fur-eating seaweed, ferocious piranha aliens, and . . . pirate spacecats! Squeak! Can the spacemice...
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Masterminds

Gordon Korman - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up." - James PattersonThe first book in a new action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for young fans of James Patterson and John Grisham. Eli Frieden lives in the most...
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Beware! Space Junk!

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

MouseStar 1 is surrounded by floating space junk! It's yucky -- and dangerous. It's coming from a nearby planet, Cleanix. Geronimo Stiltonix goes to visit, and discovers that the aliens there are very wasteful. Even worse, robots that they've thrown in the trash have started to rebel! Can the spacemice...
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The Airport Book

Lisa Brown - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Follow a family and the youngest member's favorite sock monkey through all the inner and outer workings of an airport.In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining, we follow a family on its way through the complexities of a modern-day airport. From checking bags and watching...
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Shhh! This Book is Sleeping

Cedric Ramadier - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Hold this book gently because it's very sleepy! A mouse inside the pages invites you to read the book a bedtime story, tuck it in with a cozy blanket, and give it a hug and a kiss. Oh, and don't forget to ask whether it brushed its teeth and went pee-pee! Then turn off the light. There....
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