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The Ramadan Drummer | Juvenile Fiction Book | Reading Age 5-9 | Grade Level K-3 | Touches on Fantasy & Magic, Holidays & Celebrations, Religion and Muslim | Reycraft Books| Coming 1/16/24!

Sahtinay Abaza - Reycraft Books
Format: Hardcover

The Ramadan DrummerAuthor: Sahtinay Abaza | Illustrator: Dinara MirtalipovaDescription:Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Ramadan Drummer, a heartwarming tale brought to life by Sahtinay Abaza's storytelling and Dinara Mirtalipova's exquisite illustrations.Nightly Adventures...
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The Interpreter

Olivia Abtahi - Kokila
Format: Hardcover

A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.. Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up...
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The Eidi Bag

Shazia Afzal - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

A little girl adapts to the Eid traditions of her new homeToday is Sarah's first Eid Ul Fitr in her new country. She's excited to celebrate the breaking of the fast with her loved ones, and collect enough money in her Eidi bag to buy goodies for her friends, and a new set of markers...
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How Sweet the Sound

Kwame Alexander - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Featuring artists ranging from Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar, dive into this stunningly illustrated celebration of the history of Black music in America by the award-winning author of The Undefeated.. Listen to the sound of survival, courage, and democracy - the soundtrack of America. Hear...
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Perla The Mighty Dog

Isabel Allende - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

In the first children's book written by critically acclaimed, international literary superstar Isabel Allende, Perla, the mighty dog, teaches her human brother, Nico Rico, how to use his superpowers to stand up to a bully. Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers - making people...
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Every Monday Mabel

Jashar Awan - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of I'm Going to Build a Snowman comes a surprising celebration of community helpers that captures the joy and wonder of being a kid, centering around a precocious girl whose favorite day of the week is Monday.. Every Monday, Mabel wakes up early and peeks out her window...
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Goodnight School

Catherine Bailey - Union Square Kids
Format: Hardcover

School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening...
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I Am a Tornado

Drew Beckmeyer - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.. Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only it doesn't...
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The First Week of School

Drew Beckmeyer - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Follow along as an ensemble cast of characters experience an extraordinary first week of school in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Lucy Ruth Cummins!. It's the first day of school. An artist wonders if her drawings are good enough to show....
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There's a Skeleton Inside You!

Idan Ben-Barak - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

From writer Idan Ben-Barak and illustrator Julian Frost, the creators of Do Not Lick This Book, comes a hilarious, interactive picture book that takes a look inside our bodies to show what humans are made of in There's a Skeleton Inside You...
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How to Draw a Brave Chicken

Ethan T. Berlin - Hippo Park
Format: Hardcover

Another "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control in this sequel to How to Draw a Happy Cat, perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Dragons Love Tacos.. Follow these simple instructions for drawing a brave chicken: Draw an oval, two dots for eyes,...
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Alice in a Winter Wonderland

Jan Brett - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett's rich signature style.. When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow him. And so she pops...
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Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter

Nick Bruel - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Are you ready to find some Easter eggs, Kitty?. Kitty doesn't want an Easter egg. Kitty wants the Easter egg. Kitty wants ... the GOLDEN EGG!So she goes on the hunt.There! A blue egg! But Kitty doesn't want a blue egg.Or there! A purple egg! But Kitty doesn't want a purple egg.But...
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Too Many Rabbits

Davide Calì - Red Comet Press
Format: Hardcover

A special offer at the pet store results in an unforeseen rabbit situation for two siblings in this lighthearted cautionary tale with a fun counting twist.After a month of pleading, Dad finally takes Owen and Zoey to the pet store to adopt a rabbit. Once there, a two-for-one special offer...
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Counting Winter

Nancy White Carlstrom - Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"It's a counting book. It's a winter animal book. It's a just plain beautiful book! . . . The prettiest nondenominational winter book seen in ages." - Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) . An atmospheric tribute to the beauty of winter and its creatures.One red fox walks...
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The Squish

Breanna Carzoo - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Meet Sandcastle.Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first...SQUISH!In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squishes?From Breanna Carzoo, the acclaimed...
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Seven Little Ducklings

Annette LeBlanc Cate - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

In this adorable counting story brimming with unconditional love, a mother duck searching for her seven missing ducklings ends up collecting even more "babies" as she goes.. When a plump mother duck awakens one morning, she's stunned to discover that her seven eggs have hatched...
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Message in the Mooncake

Sapphire Chow - Barefoot Books
Format: Hardcover

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews. "The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you." "I can do it!" "My brave little Tiger!". Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty,...
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Paint with Ploof

Ben Clanton - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

Have you met Ploof? The friendly cloud full of feelings returns in an all new interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Mix It Up!, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers.. Ploof is a little cloud who's eager to make their first...
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Papilio

Ben Clanton - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.. Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail...
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Croc on the Rock

Marion Clark

Sharing is hard! No one understands that more than the giant croc who sits on his rock. He chases away any other animal that comes near, aiming to have the river all to himself. But having it all is a lonely thing, and soon the croc realizes that the river is only fun when it's sh
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Welcome to Unicorn School

Rose Cobden - Ladybird
Format: Hardcover

From the author-illustrator team of Welcome to Dinosaur School comes a story that will help prepare your little unicorns for their own first day at school!. Rocky is very excited. It's his first day of school and he just can't wait! Racing to the school gates with all the other...
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The Crayons Love Our Planet

Drew Daywalt - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate our planet!. The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans and skies, Brown soil...and more! Even Beige is proud of his contibution:...
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The Wrong Book

Drew Daywalt - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading - and laughing!. Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?....
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons

Drew Daywalt - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!. St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and Green Crayon would like a break! (After all, he JUST had to carry a heavy load during Christmas...) His friends...
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Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream!The Just Chillin' Ice Cream van is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the van. It's getting late, but his friends need his help.Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends?Follow...
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Home

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

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long, the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Love, comes a moving meditation on the places we feel most comfortable, loved, and protected - wherever that might be.. Home is a tired lullabyand...
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The Perfect Place

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

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism.. Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neigborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad's old work truck stalls in front of the school....
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Sometimes We Fall

Randall de Sève - Random House Studio
Format: Hardcover

An uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk - and the sweet reward that may follow.. Sometimes you want to eat a juicy red plum at the top of a tree, but it seems so hard. What if you start the climb and a strong wind blows and the tree...
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Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin

Julia Donaldson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.Excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins....
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Silly Boobies: A Love Story

Ame Dyckman - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

From a New York Times bestselling author and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning illustrator, a playful story about finding common ground when you least expect it.Blue-footed boobies live on one rock. Red-footed boobies live on another. Blues and Reds keep apart ... until one day a pair...
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Eid for Nylah

Nizrana Farook - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming tale of a community preparing for and celebrating Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious neighborhood cat! Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes on her street, but something is very different today . . . Families are creating decorations or making...
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The House Without Lights: A glowing celebration of joy, warmth, and home

Reem Faruqi - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

In this heartwarming holiday picture book, House misses being decorated for the winter holidays . . . but is delighted to be lit up for Eid instead.. After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family move...
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A Moving Story

Beth Ferry - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Beth Ferry is theNew York Timesbestselling author of numerous picture books, includingStick and Stone, The Scarecrow,andThe Nice Dream Truck.She lives with her family by the beach in New Jersey, where she finds inspiration in the salty air.Tom Lichtenheld makes books for children and people...
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Winter Solstice Wish

Kate Allen Fox - Beaming Books
Format: Hardcover

On the shortest day of the year, people reach out for light--and one another--in this luminous, lyrical winter solstice story.Today we stretch the daylightas much as we can, trying to make it last.On the shortest day of the year, when daylight slips by like sand through one's fingers,...
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That Always Happens Sometimes

Kiley Frank - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable - much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!....
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Bear in a Bathrobe

Maddie Frost - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A delightful new picture book that encourages readers to step outside of their comfort zone with the help of a security blanket and some good pals, from powerhouse creator Maddie Frost.. It's wintertime and Bear is ready to stay indoors and cozy up in his bathrobe until spring. His bathrobe...
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Big Ship Rescue!

Chris Gall - Norton Young Readers
Format: Hardcover


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Snow Is...

Laura Gehl - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author Laura Gehl, a sparkling, lyrical picture book about the magic of an early snow.. It's dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter's first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and sees a family sharing the perfect snow day with coziness...
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Fetch, Cat. Fetch!

Charles Ghigna - Schiffer Kids
Format: Hardcover

Fetch, Cat. Fetch! is an endearing message of patience and love mixed with a big dose of humor. A winning combination when dealing with pets ... and people!Author Charles Ghigna - Father Goose® - masterfully encourages young children to build reading comprehension skills and to gain...
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The Penguin who was Cold

Philip Giordano - Tra Publishing
Format: Hardcover

A poignant and non-didactic exploration of difference, self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and inner strength. Milo is a penguin who, unlike the other penguins, does not like the cold. When he takes a chance and goes on a trip to a faraway place where it's warm, he finds friends...
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Legendary Cakes: A Story of Tết, the Vietnamese New Year

Kerisa Greene - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Two young siblings learn the story behind traditional Tết (Vietnamese New Year) cakes in Legendary Cakes, a captivating picture book from author/illustrator Kerisa Greene.. Spring is almost here and Tết is even closer.A celebration for the first morning of the firstday of the new year.....
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Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs

RAZEENA OMAR GUTTA - Barefoot Books
Format: Hardcover

Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories - and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community!...
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This Book Is Banned

Raj Haldar - Sourcebooks Explore
Format: Hardcover

Banning books is downright dangerous -- and if you manage to make it to the end of this book, you might just find out why.From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a hilarious and thoughtful new picture book that underscores the importance of the fight...
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Duck, Duck, Goose!

John Hare - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Duck, duck, goose! Moose? From acclaimed author-illustrator John Hare, this funny picture book follows two ducks, a goose, and their unexpected friend, Moose, on a surprising journey. For fans of Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey and Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky's Z Is for Moose....
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The Big Squeeze

Molly Harris - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith!The little sponge has a BIG job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen.But what happens...
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Round and Round the Year We Go

Carter Higgins - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

Eric Carle meets Chicken Soup with Rice in this joyful dance through the year one month at a time, sure to whirl young readers right along with it.. Time never passed so happily! From sledding and snowman-crafting in January to the New Year's countdown in December, childlike drawings...
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Beach Bummer (A Little Bruce Book)

Ryan Higgins - Disney Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the delights of summer in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of Mother Bruce. It's beach day in Soggy Hollow! Everyone is enjoying fun in the sun - everyone, that is, except for Bruce. It's too hot,...
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Bruce Saves the Planet: A Disney Planet Possible Book (Mother Bruce Series)

Ryan Higgins - Disney Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

From unwitting mother to unwitting . . . environmental activist?. Save the planet with #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce.. Bruce was a bear who liked to be by himself. But that wasn't easy for him, as mother to four geese and three...
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I Know How to Draw an Owl

Hilary Horder Hippely - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

Belle draws the best owl in class, but she doesn't say why: she sees them in the park, where she and her mother sleep.. Belle and her mother used to have a house, a table, and chairs, a home like any of Belle's classmates'. But things changed. Now, they curl up each night in a blanket...
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Greetings, Floof!

C. J. Hong - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

An interactive adventure full of way-out-there fun starring an adorable alien named Floof! Floof - from the planet Ploof - has just landed on Earth! Luckily, alien expert Dr. Greta Goodnote is here to guide readers on how to interact with him. She explains how to make Floof feel welcome...
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How to Staycation Like a Snail (Snail & Stump, 2)

Naseem Hrab - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

Introverted party animal Snail is back in this delightfully hilarious SHHHelebration of homebodiesSnail is an epic explorer ... kind of. He loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, hiking along slime trails, and collecting souvenirs. On big vacations, he finds the sights,...
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The Girl and the Mermaid

Hollie Hughes - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur comes a new picture book about the value of imagination and storytelling, and the love between a girl and her grandmother.. Alina lives in a lighthouse by the sea: a home filled with the warmth of Granny's magical stories. . But Alina...
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At Our Table

Patrick Hulse - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fresh and inclusive portrayal of Thanksgiving that celebrates sharing, community, family, food, and respect for America's first inhabitants.. Here is a lyrical, vibrant tribute to the diversity of America coming together as one rich tapestry of gratitude, elegantly penned by debut...
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All Food Is Good Food

Molli Jackson Ehlert - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

From noodles to salad, from congee to pancakes, from dim sum to pizza, author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Fanny Liem embrace food of all types in this fun and inclusive picture book. . All food is good food. Food fuels your day, nourishes your body, and excites your taste buds....
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Thank You

Jarvis - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

With inviting collage illustrations, Jarvis brings his singular whimsy and sweetness to a musing on gratitude that spans the ages. . I thank my hat for stopping my thoughts from floatingup, up, and away.I thank the cloud for the puddles.The moon brings nighttime, and the sun the day. With...
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Where to Hide a Star

Oliver Jeffers - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship - and sharing what brings us joy.. Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator...
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Monster Hands

Karen Kane - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.. When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem - he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do - scare...
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A Love Letter to My Library

Lisa Katzenberger - Sourcebooks Explore
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!Everyone loves visiting the library! Children -- and adults alike -- enjoy searching the shelves for new adventures, curling up in their favorite cozy chair during story time, and even laughing...
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Grilled Cheese? Yes, Please!

Tim Kleyn - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Get ready for another deliciously cozy story from the creator of Set Sail for Pancakes!. A stormy and windy night is the perfect time to make a grilled cheese. But Margot is worried about Mama. She left in her little sailboat hours ago and the storm is raging! As Margot and Grandpa welcome...
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Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book

Gloria Koster - Capstone Editions
Format: Hardcover

Meet Bob. He's the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob's previous enthusiastic borrowers. In fact, Sebastian completely forgets about Bob! Will Bob ever feel the love of a contented fan again, or will he be lost and alone forever?...
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The Digger and the Dark (The Digger Series)

Joseph Kuefler - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime books for fans of big machines. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. After a long day's work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck...
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It's Winter! (Celebrate the Seasons, 2)

Renée Kurilla - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

There's so much to love about winter! From snowball fights with friends to holidays spent with loved ones, cozy up with this celebration of a festive, favorite season from #1 New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla.. Flurries flutter, soft and light. It's winter, and our world...
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A Cat Like That

Lester L. Laminack - Margaret Quinlin Books
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining tale about a day in the life of an island cat. "A cat, a cat, a big, round cat. Have you ever seen a cat like that?What do youthink she is looking for?". Follow this big, round cat as she saunters through her island village, stopping to interact with folks at the bakery,...
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Grumpy Monkey Play All Day

Suzanne Lang - Random House Studio
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about procrastination.. One fine morning,...
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Mr. Fox's Game of No!

David LaRochelle - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

In a hilarious interactive picture book, the Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat challenge kids to answer every question with "NO" - even when their brain keeps insisting "YES.". Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks...
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Party Animals

Tara Lazar - Disney Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Any time is party time with the Party Animals!. A delightful picture book that is equal parts silly and thoughtful, perfect for read-aloud parties and library-going parties and learning-to-be-friends parties.. Meet Beatrix, Theodore, and Phoebe: the Party Animals!. They can make a party...
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Pig in Jeans

Brenda Li - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Introducing Pig in Jeans! A hilarious and endearing picture book about Brian, an extraordinary pig who loves to wear jeans and is always hiding silly things in his pockets!Meet Brian. He's a pig but not an ordinary one. He is a pig that wears... JEANS! Jeans with many pockets! What...
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The Yellow Bus

Loren Long - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful new classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.There is a bright...
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Pizza Shark: A Fin-tastic Feast

Mike Lowery - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Don't miss the best underwater pizza party, in this hilariously punny and delicously funny follow-up to Santa Shark, featuring everyone's favorite food, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!Move over Dinos Love Tacos... here comes PIZZA SHARK! Deep in the ocean, Edgar,...
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I'm Sorry You Got Mad

Kyle Lukoff - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize.. Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. . Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry.". Elevated by equally...
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Frostfire

Elly MacKay - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

Follow dragon-expert Miriam and curious Celeste on a magical winter's day walk through their garden, where a snow dragon just might be hiding! Elly MacKay's luminous artwork and sweet sibling story will cast a spell over readers of all ages in this playfully imaginative picture...
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Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians

Kristi Mahoney - Gnome Road Publishing
Format: Hardcover

The last thing you expect when you go to the library is to see your librarian replaced with an alpaca. BEWARE! Alpacas make terrible librarians! Prepare for laughs and learning in this humorous exploration of what might happen when an alpaca fills in for a librarian. You'll learn all sorts...
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Bigfoot's Big Heart

Sarah Glenn Marsh - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters.. It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When Bigfoot loses the Valentine's Day cards he so tenderly...
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Rainbow Bear

Bill Martin - Brown Books Kids
Format: Hardcover

Come Paint the World with Rainbow Bear - One Color at a TimeIn the latest addition to Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson's beloved children's collection, Rainbow Bear is sure to delight both old fans and new with its vivid illustrations and charming characters. Young readers can learn...
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Mixed-Up Mooncakes

Christina Matula - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

This beautiful tribute to fall festivals - Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot - celebrates family, multicultural heritage, and the bounty of the season. Give this to readers who love Two New Years and The Very Best Sukkah. It's time for Ruby and her family to celebrate two extra-special...
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How to Make a Bedtime

Meg McKinlay - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

How do you make a perfect bedtime? An award-winning author and acclaimed illustrator craft a soothing picture book sure to inspire sweet dreams every night. When the suns light is fading and nights on the rise,its time to start yawning your sleepy goodbyes.Time for snuggling and snoozing...
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Wee Unicorn

Meg McLaren - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Fresh, cotton-candy-colored illustrations and important messages about being yourself and kindness towards others makes this adorably cute unicorn story a tasty treat kids will love.. A fun read-aloud for fans of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn and for anyone that's ever felt different or misunderstood...
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The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

Gemma Merino - Macmillan Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the iconic The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water (over half a million copies sold worldwide) , The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire is a deeply funny story about acceptance, difference and unconditional love.. Everybody knows that dragons...
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Goodnight Sounds

Debbie S. Miller - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Immerse yourself in the lullabies that are all around in this modern classic picture book with gorgeous art and a strong, onomatopoeic readaloud.What sounds help you fall asleep? Is it the creaking of the old wood floor . . . squeak-creak squeak-creakOr your brother softly breathing above...
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The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community (The Proudest Blue, 3)

Ibtihaj Muhammad - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this call to bravery from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, Faizah learns to overcome her fears and stand in front of the crowd in this beautiful celebration of family, fencing, and community. . Faizah loves being part of the community at her mosque, and she loves being part of the group...
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A Dragon for Hanukkah

Sarah Mlynowski - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Just in time for the holiday season, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski makes her dazzling picture-book debut with this warm-hearted, magical, funny, and inventive story that celebrates Hanukkah and the power of a child's imagination, with rich, vivid art by Ariel Landy.On...
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Boo the Library Ghost

Becky Paige - Silver Dolphin Books
Format: Hardcover

Boo the ghost spends his days haunting the local library and scaring everyone away. But little Poppy thinks she may know why Boo is acting so scary, and she knows just how to fix it!. The library is haunted! Beware of the ghost!Frightening children is what Boo loves doing most. The library...
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Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!

Michelle W. Park - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own dumpling recipe and a fun activity...
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I Love You Near and Far

Marjorie Blain Parker - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

I love you long distance, across all those miles. Sometimes parents divorce. Sometimes mom or dad is sent overseas to fight. And sometimes cherished members of the family - grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins - live too far away to see every day. This sweet rhyming story, written from...
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You Will Always Have Me

Todd Parr - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This celebration of unconditional love and support from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is the perfect gift for graduations, Valentine's Day, and Mother's or Father's Day. . With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author...
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Hatch and Match: A Springtime Seek-and-Find Book

Ruth Paul - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Have fun with colors, patterns, and counting in a search-and-match adventure filled with vibrant, colorful illustrations and a bouncy rhyming text.. Every morning, same but new,hear the COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!Hens jump down, stretch their legs.Can you help them find their eggs?. Amid a kaleidoscope...
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Bea's Bad Day (Big Bright Feelings)

Tom Percival - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

What can you do when everything goes wrong? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry and the Big Bright Feelings series comes a story about disappointment and having fun even when things don't go the way you hoped.. Bea is looking forward to her birthday-but what will happen when everything...
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Monty and the Mushrooms

Dev Petty - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A marmot's peace and quiet gets disturbed by noisy mushroom neighbors in this delightfully zany picture book perfect for fans of Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Love Tacos!. Everyone knows mushrooms are the loudest creatures in the forest. They're why worms go underground and birds...
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A Sea of Gold: A Ukrainian Family's Story through the Generations

Patricia Polacco - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

Beloved and bestselling storyteller Patricia Polacco draws on her Ukrainian heritage in this picture book following one family's history through the generations and the powerful bond of their love.. In the village of Cherinovska, Ukraine, a family raises sunlasknuk (sunflowers) through...
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Rory the Remarkable Dragon

Kathryn Rammell - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, comes a hilarious new story about a very special dragon, named Rory!Rory isn't like the other dragons. She's a remarkable dragon. So remarkable in fact that she stands out from all the other dragons at school and quickly...
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¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos: A Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebration (World of ¡Vamos!)

Raul the Third - Versify
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raul the Third, ¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos follows Little Lobo and friends on a Halloween and Día de los Muertos adventure in the first World of ¡Vamos! holiday...
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Echo

Adam Rex - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might be if everyone always agreed. Everyone always agrees with Junior, including the mysterious voice from across the valley.. "Junior Junior is the greatest...
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Tumblebaby

Adam Rex - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

Boss Baby meets Forrest Gump in this madcap adventure starring one very intrepid and very asleep baby.. It's evening and Baby is asleep. Momma and Dad set up Baby's crib, but leave the door unlocked. Most babies scoot, flop, and roll their way to sleep. But this Baby? This Baby...
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Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long

SHERRI DUSKEY RINKER - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

The construction crew is back and ready to help out on the farm! Working together with new friends, they'll get the job done all year long.There's work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm's a busy place!Six hardworking trucks - with help from brand-new farm vehicles - have...
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Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! (Goodnight, Goodnight, Construc)

Sherri Duskey Rinker - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

The construction crew is back and ready to help renovate! In this latest picture book in the New York Times bestselling series, everyone's favorite construction crew is teaming up on a new and exciting adventure: cleaning up a neighborhood that needs some love.. Since its debut more...
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Hello, I'm a Quokka (Meet the Wild Things, Book 3)

Hayley Rocco - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A new book in the clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book series that focuses on endangered species.. "Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John...
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I Am Wriggly

Michael Rosen - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Playful and jubilant, Michael Rosen's read-aloud delight captures the can't-sit-still spirit of children with energy to burn.. This bunny is so wriggly! Around and around, on the ground, it waves its feet and drums out a beat. It just can't stop! But, phew - it's tiring...
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Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So

Rhonda Roumani - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families.. Ranya wants to go to the park. "Insha'Allah," her mom tells her. . But doesn't that just mean no? Ranya's mom says "Insha'Allah"...
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The Real Story

Sergio Ruzzier - Abrams Appleseed
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, a hilarious, imaginative whodunit in which Cat and Mouse debate the truth behind a broken cookie jar. Cat has found a broken cookie jar.How did it happen? And where are the cookies?. With his signature brilliant humor and eccentric characters,...
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Animal Countdown

Laura Vaccaro Seeger - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

Count backwards with endangered animals in this new lift-the-flap book from two-time Caldecott Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger.. Young animal lovers and budding ecologists will delight in flexing their counting skills with each turn of the page. In each spread, animals peek through cutouts...
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Seven Samosas: Counting at the Market

Kabir Sehgal - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal comes an upbeat rhyming picture book counting backwards from twenty to one delicious Indian and South Asian treats.. Off to the market for a tasty bite, Dada and Sona shop for tonight! From twenty ladoos to sixteen mangoes...
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That's Not Funny, David!

David Shannon - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!David is determined to get laughs out of everyone -- even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs into the pool...
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Pavlo Gets the Grumps

Natalia Shaloshvili - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

For those days when everything feels blah, a picture-book-shaped hug offered with humor and tenderness by a gifted Ukrainian artist.. Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today. He does not want to go swimming. He even says no to the movies. What's going on, Pavlo?Pavlo has the grumps....
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Pizza for Birds (Chez Bob, 2)

Bob Shea - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to breakout hit Chez Bob introduces a cutthroat competition between everyone's favorite birdseed restauranteur and his pizza-delivery rival!. Look out, Bob - there's a new restaurant in town. Meet Ryan! This guy's got it all: The hippest hair!...
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Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Sheetal Sheth - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan in a totally new way! Little Raashi is ready to update this popular South Asian festival with her idea that both boys and girls get to trade rakhi bracelets.. Raksha Bandhan is Raashi's favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat,...
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First Day, Hooray!

June Sobel - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid facing a big milestone, from the author...
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Leo's First Vote!

Christina Soontornvat - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.. Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen,...
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Lost

Bob Staake - Anne Schwartz Books
Format: Hardcover

In this paneled picture book, join a small girl on her hilarious and surprising search for her lost cat--and watch as she helps her neighbors, who have also lost their pets, along the way!. Where, oh where is Kitty? She's not upstairs... not in her litter box... not at her food bowl....
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Treehouse Town

Gideon Sterer - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Explore every branch, nook, and cranny of a treetop utopia built by children and their animal friends in this immersive and intricately detailed picture book by a New York Times bestselling author.. Hidden high above the ground, we welcome you to Treehouse Town!. Wander through the Birch...
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How to Be a Real Man

Scott Stuart
Format: Hardcover

A timely picture book that tackles masculinity in an engaging and humorous way!Scott Stuart encourages boys to embrace who they truly are in this empowering and funny story, smashing age-old assumption about what it means to be a man.Encompassing boys and men from different backgrounds,...
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My Shadow Is Purple

Scott Stuart - ‎Larrikin House US
Format: Hardcover

My Dad has a shadow that's blue as a berry, and my Mom's is as pink as a blossoming cherry. There's only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it's both and it's none. A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself and moving beyond...
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Otter Carries On

Maya Tatsukawa - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

In this gentle and encouraging picture book, an independent Otter learns to ask for help after getting lost at sea.Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themself. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home -- and soon, they're...
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The Runaway Dosa

Suma Subramaniam - little bee books
Format: Hardcover

"The more you eat, the more you crave! You cant catch me, no matter how brave!"With the help of some magical, mythological Indian creatures, chase the Runaway Dosa before it gets away!"Inspired by The Gingerbread Man and the popular Tamil rhyme Dosai! Amma, Dosai, the story...
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You Are Not Sleepy!

Mark Teague - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a funny bedtime picture book about a pig who can't go to sleep no matter how hard he tries!. Pig knows it's time for a nap, but he just can't fall asleep! He tries to catch that elusive shut-eye...
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Somewhere for Little Bear

Britta Teckentrup - Crocodile Books
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming migration story of connection and belonging, beautifully brought to life by prolific picture book author-illustrator Britta Teckentrup.. Little Bear lives happily in his cozy cave deep in the woods. He loves picking berries during the day, listening to the birds sing under...
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G.O.A.T. Greatest of All Time

Jol Temple - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

This hilarious picture book asks life's most important question: who is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME?Goat thinks he's pretty great -- in fact, his name stands for the Greatest Of All Time!But his farmyard friends want to be G.O.A.T.s, too. They all debate what makes a perfect G.O.A.T....
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I Quit

Kristen Tracy - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Cat Problems and Mother Bruce will not want to miss this hiss-terical picture book! I Quit is an oh-so-relatable story about a misbehaving kitty who's had just about enough... only to find out she's had what she needed all along.. When kitty first got adopted, everything...
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The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

Deborah Underwood - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn't...
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Found

Sam Usher - Templar
Format: Hardcover

The fourth title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural world. A boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head out for the beach. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby...
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How to Catch a Garden Fairy: A Springtime Adventure

Alice Walstead - Sourcebooks Wonderland
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new springtime adventure -- do YOU have the magic touch needed to catch a Garden Fairy?When the Catch Club Kids stumble upon a trail of glitter and the entrance to an enchanted garden, they decide that they have...
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Bros

Carole Boston Weatherford - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of childhood from an award-winning author, this upbeat day-in-the-life of a bunch of friends was inspired by the #BlackBoyJoy meme that spurred a movement.. From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely...
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Good Golden Sun

Brendan Wenzel - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling and award-winning creator of They All Saw a Cat comes a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth - perfect for celebrating Earth Day!. Good golden sun, there is much we'd like to know! Are you happy? Are you lonely? Are you feeling well...
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A Cozy Winter Day

Eliza Wheeler - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler welcomes readers to Acorn Village, where a community of adorable forest animals celebrates all the wonder that winter offers.. The busy animals of Acorn Village love to spend winter days doing all sorts of cozy activities together,...
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Kindred Spirits: Shilombish Ittibachvffa

Leslie Stall Widener - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history--connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.. 1845. The Potato Famine devastated Ireland. An ocean away, Choctaw people heard...
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Lefty

Mo Willems - Union Square Kids
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties) !. Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble - really, really...
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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me

Ismée Williams - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience. When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves...
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Beach Hair

Ashley Woodfolk - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family's trip to the beach that's an ode to family, community, diversity, and - most importantly - fabulous beach hair!. When I wake up with the wildest bed head and Mommy and Daddy do too Mommy...
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Phil's Big Day: A Groundhog's Story

Liza Woodruff - Margaret Ferguson Books
Format: Hardcover

Everyone is excited for Punxsatawney Phil's big day. . . except for him.. It's the night before Groundhog Day, and Phil can't sleep. His family's voices fill his head: It's a family tradition! You'll make us so proud! We're all counting on you, you, you! Making...
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Harold the Iceberg Is Not a Super Food

Lisa Wyzlic - ‎Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

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A Pinecone!

Helen Yoon - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

While Daddy is busy wrangling a mud-happy dog, someone else is collecting lots and lots of pinecones. Helen Yoon brings back the parent-child duo from Off-Limits in a droll celebration of high enthusiasm.. Daddy is a bit distracted on their autumn walk, while his curious child only has eyes...
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Luli and the Language of Tea

Hyewon Yum
Format: Hardcover

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers.When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English,...
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Amy Wu and the Lantern Festival

Kat Zhang - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Amy Wu celebrates Chinese New Year with her favorite family traditions in this sweet and brightly illustrated fifth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.. Lunar New Year is Amy's favorite holiday! Her family celebrates for two whole weeks, and she loves everything about it - the food,...
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