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Where Jesus Slept

Norma Lewis · WorthyKids/Ideals
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A new picture book about the Nativity of Jesus, with a lively cumulative story structure. This is the bed where Jesus slept. This is the straw that lined the bed where Jesus slept. From here, the story builds with each spread, adding a new element and explaining the relationships among...
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Big Battles of World War II

Peter Benoit · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 48
Format: Book

As the largest, deadliest conflict in history, World War II was one of the defining events of the 20th century. Between 1939 and 1945, this massive conflict affected almost every corner of the globe. Readers will get an up-close look at the battles, weapons, and military forces that drove...
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Duck, Duck, Porcupine!

Salina Yoon · Bloomsbury Usa
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio--when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck doesn't speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation...
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Jesus Is Born

Sophie Piper · Good Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

No story is more beloved - or more often told - than the story of the first Christmas, when Jesus was born. In text that echoes the language of the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, Jesus Is Born tells the entire story of the nativity, from the angel Gabriel's awe-inspiring message to the Virgin...
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As an Oak Tree Grows

G. Brian Karas · Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

This inventive picture book relays the events of two hundred years from the unique perspective of a magnificent oak tree, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. From 1775 to the present day, this fascinating framing device lets readers watch as human and animal...
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Troy Polamalu

Mari Schuh · Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

Troy Polamalu is an unstoppable forcewith incredible hair. Considered to be one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Troy uses his incredible speed, agility, and strength to intercept passes and tackle opponents. Troy has helped bring his team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to two Super...
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Bollywood Burglary

Geronimo Stilton · Scholastic
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

My detective friend Hercule Poirat and I were headed to India. A Bollywood star we're friends with had received a valuable ruby and wanted us to help her protect it... which meant that I ended up acting in the movie she was filming! Rancid ricotta -- I'm a terrible actor! Even worse, just...
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Zebras

Kate Riggs · Creative Education
Format: Hardcover

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of zebras, the striped African horses. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how zebras came to have striped fur"--
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Polar Bears and Penguins: A Compare and Contrast Book

Katharine Hall · Sylvan Dell Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Polar bears and penguins may like cold weather but they live at opposite ends of the Earth. What do these animals have in common and how are they different? You might see them near each other at a zoo but they would never be found in the same habitats in the wild. Compare and contrast these...
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Gruesome Animals in the Ground

Alix Wood · Windmill Books, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Profiles some of the weirdest creatures that live underground, including the vampire bat, the star-nosed mole, and the pangolin.
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DK Readers L0: Frogs & Toads

Camilla Gersh · DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for children just beginning to read, this Pre-Level 1 DK Reader takes a look at the frogs and toads of the world and gives a close-up look at their strange features and bizarre habits. With simple sentences and an emphasis on frequently used words, Frogs and Toads will encourage...
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Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story

Mariam Gates · Sounds True
Pages: 36
Format: Print book

Calm and awake, "I can do this!"is all I need to say.A deep breath in, a long breath out - I am ready for the day!This "wake up" story is so much more than a story. It's a practice for kids and parents to greet the morning with joy and embark on their daily adventures...
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Little Elliot, Big City

Mike Curato · Henry Holt
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy--like cupcakes! And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even...
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Water Can Be . . .

Laura Purdie Salas · Millbrook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Water can be a ... * Thirst quencher * Kid drencher * Cloud fluffer * Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year."
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