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Fiona's Little Lie

Rosemary Wells · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What if fibbing to save face gets someone else in trouble? Felix helps impulsive Fiona make things right in this second book in a new series from the beloved creator of Max and Ruby.It's Felix's birthday tomorrow! His best friend, Fiona, has promised to bake cupcakes to celebrate, and Felix...
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The Heaven of Animals

Nancy Tillman · Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

With all of my heart, I believe it is truethat there is a heaven for animals, too.The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in the heaven...
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Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus

John Hendrix · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Miracle Man is a beautifully illustrated biography of Jesus Christ by award-winning author and illustrator John Hendrix. For all Christian denominations and perfect for families to share throughout the year, this book will be especially beloved by the faithful as a gift for Easter, communions,...
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Ready, Set, Build!

Meg Fleming · little bee books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Grab your hard hat and get ready for a day of construction fun with a busy builder and his friend!Grab your hard hat, tie your boots. Pack your lunch. Ready? Scoot! Sketch a dream. Post a chart. Hatch the plan before you start. Get ready for a day full of construction fun! Children...
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Master Your Destiny: The Dark Cauldron

Adam Blade · Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

The first in the Master Your Destiny subseries, in which readers are the heroes who call the shots, leading to one of 10 different endings Be the hero in this exciting adventure! Join Tom and his companions on a brand new Beast Quest, where your decisions determine the outcome....
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First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story

Paul Fleischman · Henry Holt and Company
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation.In the beginning there was only darkness. . . . There was fire and ice. . . . There was a single drop of milk. Combining elements of the creation...
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A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

M P Hampton · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet...
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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History

Walter Dean Myers · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this picture book biography, the late New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass.Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon....
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What's in My Pocket, Dear Dragon?

Margaret Hillert · Norwood House Press,
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A boy and his pet dragon learn about sizes and colors as they put items in and take items out of different pockets.
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Making the Band

Martha Maker · Little Simon
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Maddie, Bella, Emily, and Sam create rock star-worthy instruments with found objects in this second book in the brand-new Craftily Ever After chapter book series!Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are eight-year-olds with one special thing in common: they love to create....
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Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century

Jane O'Connor · HarperCollins
Format: Print book

Fancy Nancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's tenth picture book, Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century—all about weddings. Not only does Nancy help out the bride in this wonderful story, she also gets to attend a fabulous...
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle

Cheryl Bardoe · Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Simple science text and dramatic illustrations give a close-up view of the fascinating world of the dung beetle. When an animal lightens its load, dung beetles race to the scene. They battle over, devour, hoard, and lay their eggs in the precious poop. Dung is food, drink, and fuel for new life...
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First Science Library: On The Move: Why Is Ice Slippery? What Are Gears? 15 Easy-To-Follow Experiments Teach 5 To 7 Year-Olds All About Things That Go - Including You!

Wendy Madgwick · Armadillo
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A simple and clear how-to book for younger readers about the forces of movement, with practical projects, accessible text and lively illustrations.
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The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide

Hannah Dolan · Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 63
Format: Print book

When an ordinary LEGO® minifigure discovers he is the only one who can stop an evil LEGO tyrant from ending the world as he knows it, he embarks on an all-new, all-LEGO adventure. This fully illustrated guide to the upcoming The LEGO® Movie explores the characters and locations of this...
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Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune

Jane O'Connor · HarperCollins
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Nancy Clancy learns about starting a business in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!At first, Nancy Clancy thinks how great it would be to be wealthy - that's elegant for rich. With the help...
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