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Otis and the Scarecrow

Loren Long · Philomel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING CREATOR OF OTIS AND THE ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULDOn the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new - a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles,...
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Rescue Squad No. 9

Mike Austin · Random House
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In this companion book to Fire Engine No. 9, Rescue Squad No. 9 must spring into action when a young sailor and her dog are stranded during a storm! Follow the crew as they scramble aboard their helicopter and speedboat, racing to the rescue through the waves and winds. The high action...
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I Love You All the Same

Donna Keith · Thomas Nelson; Brdbk edition
Format: Print book

Three adorable bear cubs learn that even though they are very different, Mama and Papa love them all the same!This humorous, rhyming story features three bear siblings who are very different: they don’t look the same or sound the same or eat the same. Brown Bear only wants...
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What Happens When a Loved One Dies?: Our First Talk About Death

Jillian Roberts · Orca Books Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation...
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Weeds Find a Way

Cindy Jenson-Elliott · Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Weeds are wonderful! Persistent, exuberant ... these plants have personalities, and this nonfiction picture book puts them on colorful display!From bright yellow dandelions popping through cracks in sidewalks to purple loosestrife growing rampant along roadways, weeds offer unexpected splashes...
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What?

Leo Lionni · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 16
Format: Hardcover

From a ringing telephone to a pair of eyeglasses to a wedge of cheese, Leo Lionni's signature illustration style and a toddler-friendly text ask a simple question: What is the object on this page? One of four board books that celebrates the art and imagination of Leo Lionni, this is a perfect...
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It is an orange aardvark!

Michael Hall · Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Acclaimed New York Times-bestselling picture book creator Michael Hall delivers a funny and suspenseful story about colors, ants, aardvarks, and rainbows that will appeal to Lois Ehlert fans and fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. Another winner from the author of My Heart...
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I Will Love You

ALYSSA SATIN CAPUCILLI · CARTWHEEL Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Author of the bestselling Biscuit series, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, tells a magical tale of parental love that every parent will want to share with their little one!In the very first moment, when you came to be, I looked at you, and you looked at me.I whispered these words as I held you near,for...
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At the Old Haunted House

Helen Ketteman · Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

At the old haunted houseIn a room with no sunLived a warty green witchAnd her wee witchy one.There are all kinds of creatures in the house: a big Ma monster and her wee monsters two, a scrawny black cat and her wee kittens three, a green Pa goblin and his wee goblins four, and more! Count...
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Disney Christmas Storybook Collection

Elle D. Risco · Disney Press; 3 edition
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate the season with favorite Disney and Disney Pixar characters! This updated edition of the top-selling storybook collection includes new stories with popular characters from films like Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph, and Tangled. This enchanting volume of 18 tales brings the magic of Christmas...
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Toucans, Too

Bethanie Deeney Murguia · Little Bee Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

This hilarious follow-up book to Cockatoo, Too features cockatoos, toucans, two-can stew, and gnus!One can. Two cans. Toucans? Toucans, too. Toucan stew???! The cockatoos are back, and the toucans are too! But the toucans think the cockatoos say "toucan stew" and run away in a toucan...
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Fright Club

Ethan Long · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club-Vladimir the Vampire, Fran K. Stein, Sandy Witch, and Virginia Wolf have all made the cut. They've been practicing their ghoulish faces, their...
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Dan Santat · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Winner of the Caldecott MedalThis magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally...
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The Dinner That Cooked Itself

J.C. Hsyu · Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardcover

Long, long ago, in a small town in ancient China, there lived an honest and respectful man called Tuan. Tuan was lonely and looked hard for a wife, but even the matchmaker couldnt help him. One night, however, Tuans luck changed. And so begins the story of Tuan, White Wave, and the Dinner...
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I'm a Little Vampire

Sonali Fry · Little Simon; Brdbk edition
Format: Print book

This clever Halloween twist on "I'm a Little Teapot" adds fang-tastic fun to a favorite nursery rhyme!I'm a little vampireshort and stout.Please give me treats so I won't pout. This mischievous vampire has a monstrous sweet tooth - and it's not for tea! Little...
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