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Mr. Hulot at the Beach

David Merveille · North-South Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Mr. Hulot is back in this wordless picture book celebrating the comical misadventures of a day at the beach! Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved character in France. David Merveille's meticulously designed comic strip style illustrations...
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Allosaurus

Sally Lee · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Before Tyrannosaurus rex, there was the mighty Allosaurus. This carnivorous dinosaur ruled the Jurassic Period with its razor-sharp teeth and deadly claws. Vibrant images, colorful maps, interesting facts, and engaging text supported by Smithsonian experts transport readers back in time...
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Magical Mermaids!

Random House. · Random House
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Leah's day at the petting zoo becomes a magical adventure when Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine lend a hand. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this deluxe Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes...
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Fly Guy's Ninja Christmas

Tedd Arnold · Cartwheel Books
Pages: 30
Format: Print book

In the new book in Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn't have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he has to fight off with his ninja action....
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The Sun

Grace Hansen · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title will cover how and when the Sun formed, what it is, its size, and why it is so important to our solar system and life on Earth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Floaty

JOHN HIMMELMAN · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Blah! Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump. He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there's nothing inside . . . until he notices a floating dog bobbing along his ceiling.What...
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Junie B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch

Barbara Park · Random House
Pages: 77
Format: Book

Something very wonderful is happening to Junie B. Jones. And it's called - hurray, hurray! - she's getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows?...
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Stripes of All Types / Rayas de todas las tallas

Susan Stockdale · Peachtree Publishers; Bilingual: English / Spanish
Format: Print book

In Stripes of All Types, author and illustrator Susan Stockdale brings to life a patterned parade of animals, showing young readers some of the many reasons stripes are found so often in nature. Bouncy, alliterative rhyme and simple phrases keep readers entertained, while a glossary at the back...
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Laurie Ann Thompson · Schwartz & Wade
Format: Library Binding

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboahs inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuels Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams....
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Under the Umbrella

Catherine Buquet · Pajama Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The weather has never been worse. The man with the stormy heart is soaked and he's going to be late! His mood is as black as the sky. Outside a nearby patisserie, a little boy stands under the shelter of its awning, gazing at the beautiful treats on display. When the wind snatches the man's...
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She Persisted

ANONYMOUS. · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
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Women Who Launched the Computer Age

Laurie Calkhoven · Simon & Schuster Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Meet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language kids today can't live without in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet!"In 1946, six brilliant...
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Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery

David Gordon · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Just because you're extremely cute, doesn't mean you can't operate a bulldozer! From author-illustrator David Gordon comes a fun, funny, and whimsical take on believing in yourself and telling bullies who's boss!Karen and the other extremely cute animals just want to build...
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Gecko

Jessica Rudolph · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"In this book, readers learn about the weird but cute gecko"--
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Never Girls #1: In a Blink

Kiki Thorpe · RH/Disney
Format: Book

A New York Times BestsellerThe Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10—The Never Girls!Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies...
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