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A Nancy Drew Christmas

CAROLYN KEENE - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special eighteenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.Nancy is spending her winter vacation at the most beautiful ski resort in Montana. Everything looks perfect, from the spectacular...
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A New Friend

Maggie Testa - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

All Aboard! Buddy the T. rex makes a new friend in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read based on Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, A New Friend was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading!...
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National Geographic Readers: African-American History Makers

Kitson Jaznyka - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Library Binding

Learn about the lives and accomplishments of four inspiring figures from American history all in one book: George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr.Meet civil rights leaders who were inspiring individuals as well as leaders in their fields: inventor,...
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Airplanes

Cari Meister - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Get a bird's-eye view of airplanes, past and present. Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how airplanes work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect...
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Amelia Bedelia Under the Weather

HERMAN PARISH - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers.In Amelia Bedelia Under the Weather, Amelia Bedelia wakes up feeling, well, under the weather! But with a little rest, some delicious chicken soup, and a lot of love,...
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American Girl Cookies

American Girl - Bonnier WO
Format: Hardcover

From the well-loved American Girl brand comes a favorite topic: baking cookies! With more than 60 recipes for mouthwatering creations, Cookies will be a go-to guide for aspiring young bakers in search of sweet inspiration - whether looking to create delectable treats for after-school...
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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Norton Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognizable and respected figures in science, beloved to curious kids. In this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller Astrophysics...
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ATVs

Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

ATV races challenge drivers with jumps, sharp turns, and rough terrain. But these tough machines aren't just for racing. They can take you to more places than any other vehicle on land. Find out what makes ATVs so versatile and why they remain one of the most popular vehicles around.
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Be Brave Like Batman!

Laura Hitchcock - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This all-new storybook series features Batman(TM) and the DC Super Friends(TM) helping kids tackle common fears!Are your little ones afraid of the dark? Now they can be brave like Batman(TM) ! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will learn how to face dark closets, monsters under the bed,...
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Because

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning...
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Best Babysitters Ever

Caroline Cala - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A funny new middle grade series about three 12-year-old best friends who start a babysitting club in their small California town. Perfect for fans of series like Whatever After and the Dork Diaries. Once upon a time, a girl named Kristy Thomas had a great idea: to form The Baby-Sitters...
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Biscuit Loves the Park

ALYSSA SATIN CAPUCILLI - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Biscuit is going to play in the big park. Wait, Biscuit! Where are you going?When Biscuit goes chasing a ball and at first doesn't come back, where could that little yellow puppy be? Young readers will love reading about all the fun things Biscuit gets up to at the bustling park.Biscuit...
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Middle School: Born to Rock

JAMES PATTERSON - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

In the next book in James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, Rafe Khatchadorian's hilarious little sister, Georgia, is back for another rollicking adventure! This time, she's vying to be crowned winner of the Battle of the Bands--if she doesn't die of embarrassment first!It's...
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Catwoman: An Origin Story

Louise Simonson - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

How did Catwoman become Batman's greatest foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from feline friend to feline felon, including the source of her catlike skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero...
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Cheerful Chick

Martha Brockenbrough - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Right from the moment Chick is born, she wants to lead the other animals in cheer! Unfortunately, the rest of the barnyard just isn't quiiiite as enthusiastic. Lucky for little Chick she has a whole squad of siblings who are backing her up (even when she doesn't realize it) !
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Chicken Talk

PATRICIA MACLACHLAN - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

The chickens on the farm have a message for their farm owners! They're tired of arugula salad, how about putting a fan in their hot coop, and HEY - watch out for that snake in your tent.As the children walk around their beloved farm, they discover more and more chicken talk scratched into...
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Click, Clack, Peep!

Doreen Cronin - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's beloved story about a noisy duckling is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!There's more trouble on the farm, but Duck has nothing to do with it, for once. This time the trouble is a four-ounce puff of fluff who just...
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Corduroy Makes a Cake

Alison Inches - Penguin Young Readers
Format: Paperback

When Corduroy finds out that Lisa is having a birthday party, he decides to make her a very special cake. But instead of a cake, he makes a great big mess! Corduroy doesn't know what to do. Will he find another way to give Lisa a birthday surprise?
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Corduroy Writes a Letter

ALISON INCHES - Penguin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate Corduroy's 50th anniversary with the reissue of this delightful leveled reader!Lisa is learning how powerful letters can be. When she wants the bakery to add more sprinkles to the cookies they sell, she writes a letter to the baker, and he adds more. But when she wants to contact...
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Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together

Andrea Tsurumi - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster. Feed your craving for a hilarious, heart-warming story with Crab Cake, perfect for budding environmentalists, kids learning to cope with mishaps, and every young reader...
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Crafty Science: More than 20 Sensational STEAM Projects to Create at Home

Jane Bull - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project.This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Award winning author...
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Dirt Bikes

Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Dirt bike racers soar over jumps and race through mud to the finish line. From motocross and supercross tracks to freestyle motocross, see dirt bikes in action and learn about the design that makes it possible for bikes and their riders to get big air.
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Disney Ideas Book: More than 100 Disney Crafts, Activities, and Games

DORLING KINDERSLEY. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 amazing and creative projects and activities.Let your imagination run wild with Disney inspired arts and crafts, party games, puzzles, papercraft, and many more fun and practical activities. With clear, step-by-step instructions, The Disney...
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Don't Forget Dexter!

LINDSAY WARD - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Introducing Dexter T. Rexter, the toughest, coolest dinosaur ever. At least he likes to think so.When his best friend, Jack, leaves him behind at the doctor's office, Dexter T. Rexter panics. First he tries to find Jack. Then he sings their special song. Then he sings their special song...
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Don't Touch My Hair!

Sharee Miller - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls;...
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Drones: A 4D Book

Matt Scheff - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

With stealth flight and precision, drones belong in battle. Fly under the radar and learn all about the military's favorite high-tech weapon: unmanned drones. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone...
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Duck & Goose, A Gift for Goose

TAD HILLS - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

Kids will giggle along when they learn to read with beloved picture book book characters, Duck & Goose! Tad Hills the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another easy-to-read story.Duck and Goose, the stars of the New York Times bestselling picture book series...
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Eric Carle's Book of Many Things

ERIC CARLE - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle.Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden...
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Eva and Baby Mo: A Branches Book

Rebecca Elliott - Branches
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Eventown

Corey Ann Haydu - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

"Beautiful, mysterious and deeply satisfying." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye StrangerThe world tilted for Elodee this year, and now it's impossible for her to be the same as she was before. Not when her feelings have such a strong...
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EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

MERCER MAYER - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings.There are plenty of surprises in the great outdoors! Kids will enjoy laughing along with Little Critter and his classmates.Little...
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Found

Jeff Newman - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A wordless picture book about what we lose, what we find, and what we give back.Jenn's beloved dog was lost sometime ago. Long enough that she has given up the search. But she still misses her friend. One day she finds a lost dog. She takes him in and despite a rocky start, she grows to love...
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The Adventures of Violet and Dash: Friend or Foe?

Sheila Sweeny Higginson - RH/Disney
Format: Paperback

An exciting Chapter Book extension story based on characters from Disney/Pixar Incredibles 2--hitting theaters June 15, 2018!Incredibles 2 brings back everyone's favorite family of superheroes in an exciting, hilarious and heartfelt super-sequel. Written and directed by Brad...
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Funny Kid #3: Prank Wars

Matt Stanton - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in Funny Kid #3: Prank War, the third book in the uproarious highly illustrated middle grade series by Matt Stanton, Australia's bestselling children's book author.Max is the Funny Kid and, given the choice, he'd always rather laugh than fight. But when a prank...
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Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman

Jill Sherman - Lerner Publications
Format: Paperback

In 2017 the movie Wonder Woman became a box-office hit, breaking records and earning hundreds of millions of dollars. Israeli actor Gal Gadot played Wonder Womana fierce and compassionate Amazonian warrior. Prior to her time in the spotlight, Gadot served in the Israeli military, won a Miss...
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Genesis Begins Again

Alicia D. Williams - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

This deeply sensitive and powerful debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.There are ninety-six things Genesis hates about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps...
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Giraffe and Bird Together Again

REBECCA BENDER - Pajama Press
Format: Hardcover

Bird lives for adventure. He wants to swoop, soar, and explore. Giraffe is perfectly happy right where he is, thank you very much. He never worries when Bird flits off for a while. But one afternoon his friend fails to return. Giraffe has a bad feeling that something has happened to Bird....
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Girls' Home Spa Lab: All-Natural Recipes, Healthy Habits, and Feel-Good Activities to Make You Glow

Maya Pagan - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

For today's active, plugged-in girls ages 9 to 13, finding healthy ways to unwind and de-stress is an important part of well-being. Girls' Home Spa Lab is packed with all-natural recipes, activities, and tips for self-care and relaxation specially designed for tweens. From homemade...
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National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy

T J RESLER - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Library Binding

Inspired by the growing ancestry and DNA-testing crazes, this guide helps readers dig into the past and learn more about their own family history.What does your family tree look like? Where do its roots lead? Are you related to royalty? Start your very own journey and find out with...
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Happy Birthday from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

This gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Happy Birthday!"Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of everyone's special day. This beautiful book features Eric Carle's bright, colorful artwork of birthday surprises--from...
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Harold Loves His Woolly Hat

Vern Kousky - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat. He wears it when he sleeps,...
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Hilo Book 5: Then Everything Went Wrong

Judd Winick - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"An action-packed page turner with heart!"--Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANTake off on a new adventure and find out more about what really happened on Hilo's world with HILO--the hilarious, action-packed New York Times BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES that kids love!MORE...
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Hope

Matthew Cordell - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

As a family grows, so does its capacity for love, for dreams, and for hope. Two lions celebrate their grandchild and express all the ways this new life has expanded their world, and the hope they hold for his future.A companion to Matthew Cordell's stunning Wish and Dream, this picturebook...
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How to Give Your Cat a Bath: in Five Easy Steps

Nicola Winstanley - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

In this hilarious and clever "how-to," a little girl and a know-it-all narrator are thwarted by a cat who refuses to take a bath. The perfect read-aloud for fans of Snappsy the Alligator and Interrupting Chicken.Step one: fill the bathStep two: put the cat in the bathStep...
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I'm in Charge!

Jeanne Willis - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

A new picture book about sharing from the pair that created Poles Apart.This romping, rhyming story from award-winning author Jeanne Willis is all about a little rhino who likes to make the rules! When Rhino finds a tree bursting with fruit, he isn't about to share it with anyone...
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Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory

Erin Guendelsberger - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Hardcover

Out of this tank, I must be free. I must explore the open sea!Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape...
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Just Like You!

Jane Chapman - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Snowflake, a baby mammoth, lives with Mama and Pops in their herd. Snowflake is eager to grow up. "I don't want to be little, I want to be big and strong like you!" One day, Pops takes Snowflake with him on a special adventure. Could Snowflake already be more like Pops and Mama...
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Knights vs. Dinosaurs

MATT PHELAN - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet - DINOSAURS!This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious,...
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Llama Llama, Be My Valentine

Anna Dewdney - Penguin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A Penguin Young Reader based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix television series, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day!Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original...
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Louise and the Class Pet

KELLY LIGHT - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

Louise is so excited! The class pet, Pigcasso, is staying over for the weekend! Louise's cat is not as excited as she is, though.... Can they all make it through the weekend? Louise and the Class Pet is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound...
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Love, Z

Jessie Sima - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of "love."When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed "Love, Beatrice," they decide to find out what "love" means. Unable to get an answer...
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Mac Undercover

Mac Barnett - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid.And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking new fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown...
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Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

Chitra Soundar - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Can Prince Veera and his best friend outsmart the king's trickiest subjects? Inspired by traditional Indian folktales, these stories are sure to delight.Being a wise and just ruler is no easy task. That's what Prince Veera discovers when he and his best friend, Suku, are given the opportunity...
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Meena Meets Her Match

Karla Manternach - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Graduates of the Ramona Quimby series will adore Meena Zee as she navigates the triumphs and challenges of family, friendship, and personal secrets in this charming middle grade debut.Meena's life is full of color. She wears vibrant clothes, eats every shade of the rainbow, and plucks eye-catching...
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DK Readers Level 1: Fingerlings: Meet the Fingerlings

DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Meet a lively gang of monkey, sloth, and unicorn friends who love to hang out together.Read about Boris the energetic monkey who loves to play the drums, Marge the brainy sloth, and Gigi the bubbly unicorn who is always the life and soul of the party. Learn how Bella the monkey likes to spend...
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Misunderstood Shark: Friends Don't Eat Friends

Ame Dyckman - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

In this new Misunderstood Shark story from New York Times bestselling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon, Shark dares to ask the question: Can friends eat friends (and get away with it) ?Last time on Underwater World with Bob Jellyfish..."SHARK ATE ME! Now get me OUT, Shark!""That's...
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Neil Degrasse Tyson: Star Astrophysicist

Jill Sherman - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

"Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, arguably the most famous astrophysicist in the modern world."--
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New Kid

Jerry Craft - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more...
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Not So Normal Norbert

JAMES PATTERSON - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

James Patterson's rollicking new middle grade novel is a hilarious adventure into a futuristic world, where different is dangerous, imagination is insanity, and creativity is crazy!Norbert Riddle lives in the United State of Earth, where normal means following the rules, never standing...
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On the Court with...Kevin Durant

Matt Christopher - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his MVP season with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his first NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors,...
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Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space

James Carter - Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Young space and science enthusiasts will be captivated by this exciting exploration of the Big Bang and the origins of the universe.Once upon a star, there were no stars to shine, no sun to rise, no day, no night. Until . . . a mighty BOOM!The Big Bang, the formation of the planets, and the origins...
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Our Car

J M Brum - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

There's nothing better than taking a drive in Dad's car.Join our protagonist and his dad as they go to the carwash, drive through a rainstorm, are tickled by the wind, and more in this bold and sweet story of a boy, his dad, and their car. From graphic artist Jan Bajtlik comes a vibrant...
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Owls are Good at Keeping Secrets: An Unusual Alphabet

Sara O'Leary - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A delightful book of curious, little-known "facts" about animals--one for each letter of the alphabet!Did you know that chipmunks love to stay up past their bedtime? Or that dragons cry at happy endings? I bet you'd never have guessed that iguanas sometimes get homesick at sleepovers.Sara...
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Penguinaut!

Marcie Colleen - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin...
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Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

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Pet-rified

Jessica Young - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Finley wants -- no, needs -- a pet. But before Mom and Dad will even consider it, she'll have to prove that she's ready for some responsibility. When her next-door neighbor needs a last-minute pet sitter, it seems like the purr-fect opportunity. But Finley soon learns that taking care...
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Unicorn of Many Hats

DANA SIMPSON - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book

Laugh alongside the duo as they question the idea of "coolness," gain a deeper appreciation for the power of friendship, and put off summer reading assignments for as long as physically possible.
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Pinkalicious and the Flower Fairy

VICTORIA KANN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure about flowers, imagination, and ... worms?!Pinkalicious is absolutely...
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Pizza Party: The Carver Chronicles, Book Six (The Carver Chronicles, 6)

Karen English - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

A new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys thats full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal. Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster...
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The Safety First!

COURTNEY CARBONE - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Police Officer Panda and Police Officer Squirrel are visiting Peppa's class for an important lesson on safety!This Level 1 beginning reader includes a sheet of stickers. Based on the hit Nick Jr. television show!
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Schools Have Rules

Thomas Kingsley Troupe - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

What rules do I need to follow at school? In Schools Have Rules, young readers learn that being part of a strong, diverse school community means raising your hand, taking turns, being kind, listening ... Paired with playful yet realistic illustrations, a 1st-person student narrator shows...
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Shine of the Silver Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Sloth at the Zoom

HELAINE BECKER - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

One day, a sloth accidentally gets delivered to the Zoom! She was supposed to be dropped off at the Zzzzzoo, a much more laid-back, slow-paced place. She had been looking forward to long, languorous naps while the sun gently warmed her belly. But at the Zoom, the zebras...
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Snakes on a Train

Kathryn Dennis - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

An adorable picture book full of sibilant sounds and other word play, Snakes on a Train is as fun for parents as it is for kids, and sure to be a read-aloud hit. The conductor takes the tickets as the snakes start crawling on. The tracks are checked, the whistle...
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Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish Brothers

Tony Johnston - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

When two jellyfish brothers are separated at sea it takes all of the ocean's creatures to help them reunite in this heartwarming tale of brotherly love.Spencer and Vincent are jellyfish brothers who live together in the sea, their wet and shining home. They invented a little song which...
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Stick Dog Gets the Tacos

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues with a backyard adventure complete with crunchy tacos, squishy guacamole, and flying unicorns!HEY! WHAT'S THAT IN THE TREE? IT'S AN EMERGENCY! When Karen sprints...
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The Adventures of Violet and Dash: Super Sleuths

Suzanne Francis - RH/Disney
Format: Paperback

An exciting Chapter Book extension story based on characters from Disney/Pixar Incredibles 2--hitting theaters June 15, 2018!Incredibles 2 brings back everyone's favorite family of superheroes in an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt super-sequel. Written and directed by Brad...
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Teach Your Giraffe to Ski

VIVIANE ELBEE - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Your giraffe wants to learn how to ski - but but not on the bunny hill. She wants to go down the big scary slope! Enjoy this riotous journey as the narrator tries to reign their giraffe in - and learns something about courage along the way.
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Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish

Beth Ferry - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A joyful picture book that celebrates every kid's favorite day of the year, full of adorable art from the illustrator of Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site and I Wish You More. The most important rule is #1: It must be your birthday. After that's been established,...
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The Babysitter from Another Planet

Stephen Savage - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with a babysitter who is truly out of this world--an alien!When their parents go out for the evening, a brother and sister are left with a babysitter unlike any they've ever had before--an alien from another planet! But even though...
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The Bell Rang

James Ransome - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom in this brilliantly conceived picture book by Coretta Scott King Award winner James E. Ransome.Every single morning, the overseer of the plantation...
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Danny and the Dinosaur: The Big Sneeze

SYD HOFF - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

After a day of playing in the rain, Danny and the dinosaur each catch a cold. How will Danny and the dinosaur both turn a sick day into something fun? Everyone knows that getting sick can be a bummer - but this lovable pair's creative ways of keeping a positive attitude will delight young...
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The Cars and Trucks Book

TODD PARR - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun. Some trucks help on the farm. Some trucks help in the city. Some cars like to drive in the snow. And some cars like to drive...
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The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue-to-Royalty Puppy Love Story

Nancy Furstinger - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming tale about a beagle and the Duchess who adopted him, this picture book is inspired by the true story of Meghan Markle and her rescue dog, Guy. When he was a pup, Guy was just like any dog in the shelter; he liked to bark and follow his nose, and dreamed of a forever home...
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The Goose Egg

Liz Wong - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Jumpstart's Read for the Record pick Quackers comes the story of Henrietta the Elephant, whose life goes from calm to chaotic when a baby goose comes to stay.Henrietta likes her quiet life. A morning swim, a cup of tea--all is serene.But everything changes when...
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Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on a St. Patrick's Day adventure with Pete the Cat as Pete discovers how lucky he actually is!It's St. Patrick's Day, and it's also the grand opening of Pete the Cat's leprechaun catching business. Pete gears up to trap a leprechaun...
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The Hair Book

Graham Tether - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An easy reader about hair--and all the things you can do with it--that's perfect for fans of classic Dr. Seuss concept books like The Foot Book and The Eye Book!This super-simple, rhymed riff features a charming cast of human and animal characters sporting all kinds of hair--short,...
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The Impossible Crime

MAC BARNETT - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

The Crown Jewels are in danger... again! When the jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn't just...
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The Itchy Book!

LeUyen Pham - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH. There is a rule written in stone. What is an itchy dinosaur to do?!
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The Parker Inheritance

Varian Johnson - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Four starred reviews!"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows of the past with such ambition that any reader with a taste for mystery will appreciate the puzzle Candice and Brandon must solve." -- The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Candice finds a letter in an old attic...
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The Piata That the Farm Maiden Hung

Samantha R. Vamos - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

This is the bilingual story of the farm maiden and her cadre of animals, who crafted a festive piata for a surprise birthday party. A beautiful and lively companion to the award-winning The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred.A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while...
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The Police Station: A 4D Book

Patricia J Murphy - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the police station, including descriptions of the things and people found there. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.
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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

Dan Gemeinhart - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

"Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise is Dan Gemeinhart's finest book yet -- and that's saying something. Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book." -- Katherine Applegate, acclaimed...
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Escape from the Palace

SANTA MONTEFIORE - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Mission Impossible and James Bond have nothing on this wily bunch of rabbits who are pledged to protect the Queen of England - and the President of the United States - from a dastardly plot in this charming second novel of the Royal Rabbits of London series.Life is an adventure....
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The Storm Keeper's Island

Catherine Doyle - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

An evocative tale of ancient magic, bravery, and family bonds."Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle." - School Library ConnectionFionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean...
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The Test of Time

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Hardcover

Professor Volt's first time machine somehow made it to the present and must be escorted back in time as soon as possible, before it alters the course of history!
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Tiger vs. Nightmare

Emily Tetri - First Second
Format: Hardcover

. A 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor bookA 2018 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2018Tiger is a very lucky kid: she has a monster living under her bed. Every night, Tiger and Monster play games until its time for lights out. Of course,...
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Too Many Cupcakes!

David Lewman - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

A Beginner Book featuring all the DreamWorks Trolls!Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie and TV series Trolls, Biggie asks the Bizzy Buzzer Bugs to help him bake cupcakes for Poppy's party. The Bizzy Buzzer Bugs can't wait--but they can't stop! Will the Trolls get buried in sweet...
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Train Ride Fun!

MAGGIE TESTA - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

All Aboard! Get to know Buddy the T. rex and his adoptive Pteranodon family as they live and learn in the Mesozoic Era in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read based on Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Train Ride Fun! was written...
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Under My Hijab

Hena Khan - Lee & Low Books
Format: Hardcover

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams...
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Video Ideas

DK - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Imagine and create awesome videos and animations to share with friends and family, and on YouTube, using phones, webcams, cameras, or camcorders.Inspirational and fun, this engaging book explores the video-making process from script to screen, with techniques to try out and practical tips...
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Waking the Rainbow Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Warriors: A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #31: Warriors in Winter

Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Track the facts about warriors, weapons, and battles throughout history in this nonfiction companion to the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series!When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #31: Warriors in Winter, they had lots of questions. What kinds...
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Warriors in Winter

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

Travel back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this #1 bestselling series and meet the greatest warriors of all--the Romans!We are warriors! Jack and Annie have met knights, pirates, ninjas, and Vikings, but they have never met the most fearsome warriors of all:...
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All I'll Ever Want

Pat McKissack - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

This final, magnificent picture book from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack is a poignant and uplifting celebration of the joy of giving. "Misery loves company," Mama says to James Otis. It's been a rough couple of months for them,...
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When Sadness is at Your Door

Eva Eland - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an...
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Where Is Robin?

MAGGIE TESTA - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone's favorite caped crusader!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is Robin was written for children...
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Who Was Selena?

Kate Bisantz - Penguin Workshop
Format: Library Binding

Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century!As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings,...
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