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The Fairy Bell Sisters #6: Christmas Fairy Magic

Margaret McNamara · Balzer + Bray; Original edition
Format: Book

The Fairy Bell Sisters get in the Christmas spirit in this sixth book in Margaret McNamaras delightful chapter-book series about Tinker Bells little sisters, perfect for kids ages 6 to10 who enjoy Disney Fairies, The Never Girls, and Rainbow Magic.There are only ten days left until Christmas,...
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Printing Crafts

Annalees Lim · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

This print-based craft book will have you making a range of unique - and useful - homemade creations. Prints to customise clothes, shoes, bags and more are included in this brilliant step-by-step book. Part of a series of six titles, Craft Attack is aimed at modern kids with a style to match....
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Mr. Cornell's Dream Boxes

Jeanette Winter · Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Children young and old will delight in the artistic splendor of this illustrated nonfiction tale from the author of Henri's Scissors, which BOOKLIST called an "exemplary picture-book biography."Joseph Cornell loved to draw and paint and collect things. With these drawings...
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Sammy's Great Escape

Marty Kelley · Picture Window Books
Pages: 51
Format: Paperback

Molly Mac's dream of becoming a famous animal trainer may come true! But only if her parents let her watch the class hamster for the weekend. When Molly finally brings the hamster home, he disappears! Will Molly and her best friend, Kayley, find the hamster? Or will Molly's dream...
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Snappsy the Alligator

Julie Falatko · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy...
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Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail

James Horvath · Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Join head foreman Duke and his crew of worker dogs on a busy day of construction fun in this colorful picture book written and illustrated by James Horvath. With lively scenes showing accurately illustrated vehicles in action, this book will be a joy to read out loud for truck-obsessed...
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My Weirdest School #3: Miss Brown Is Upside Down!

Dan Gutman · Harper
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

With more than 9 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this third book in the new My Weirdest School series, the Brain Games are coming to Ella Mentry School! Miss Brown will help the kids do creative projects, like building a bridge out of toothpicks...
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Baby Bear

Kadir Nelson · Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

From Kadir Nelson, winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, comes a transcendent picture book in the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown about a lost little bear searching for home.This simple story works on so many levels: as the tale of a bear...
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Autumn

Stephanie Hedlund · Magic Wagon
Format: Print book

Teach young readers all about autumn in this informative, easy-to-read, illustrated book. Learn about the position of the sun, the autumnal equinox, the activities of plants and animals, and all of the fun things humans can do during the season of autumn! A season calandar, autumn activity...
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March of the Vanderpants: A Branches Book

Troy Cummings · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 87
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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The Life of Susan B. Anthony

Kathleen Connors · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

Perhaps the best-known suffragist in US history, Susan B. Anthony was a great believer in equal rights for all. She grew up in an abolitionist family and carried those teachings throughout her life, advocating for equal labor laws, education, and, of course, womens right to vote. The details...
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My New Friend Is So Fun!

Mo Willems · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 57
Format: Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In My New Friend Is So Fun!, Piggie has found a new friend! But is Gerald ready to share?
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Everglades: The Largest Marsh in the United States

Nancy Furstinger · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the formation of the marsh known as the Everglades, the community of plants and animals found in the Everglades, the Native Americans of the Everglades, and today's restoration plan to protect this ecosystem.
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Cinco monitos brincando en la cama/Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Eileen Christelow · HMH Books for Young Readers; Brdbk Blg edition
Format: Board book

Even doctors orders wont stop these silly monkeys from having their fun. But youll never guess what Mama does when the five little monkeys finally do fall asleep! Here is the best-selling classic Five Little Monkeys story, available now in a sturdy bilingual board book edition. Spanish-...
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Awesome Snacks and Appetizers

Kari A Cornell · Lerner Publishing Group
Pages: 33
Format: Library Binding

Ready to turn your kitchen into snack central? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes, including pigs in a blanket, cheesy fondue, chicken dippers, and apple slice sandwiches. You'll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes....
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