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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History

Walter Dean Myers · Harper
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

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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Sea Monster!

Jordan Quinn · Little Simon
Format: Paperback

Troubled waters ahead! Lucas and Clara search for a scary sea monster in this third chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Something has been making waves around Wrenly, and it's not the tides. Prince Lucas is sure that it's the mysterious sea monster that has only...
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Daschund

Jinny Johnson · Smart Apple Media
Format: Hardcover

"Describes the characteristics of the Miniature schnauzer and how to care for it"--
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Golden Girl the Chicken

Lisa Mullarkey · Calico Kid
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

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Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book

Kevin Henkes · Greenwillow Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Kevin Henkes's acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands!Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic,...
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The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold

Maureen Fergus · Tundra Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Santa has a problem. This kid? Harold? Santa doesn't think he's real. He WANTS to believe in Harold--after all, Harold is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Getting Harold's letters, eating the cookies he leaves out, feeding his carrots to the reindeer... what would Christmas be without...
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Merry Christmas, Mary Christmas!

Laurie B. Friedman · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: School & Library Binding

The Christmas family loves their over-the-top Christmas celebrationwell, all except for Mary Christmas. But after a talk with Santa Claus, Mary discovers a way to love Christmas with her family while spreading joy throughout town.
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Santa Claus and the Dormouse

ELEONORE SCHMID · NorthSouth Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Gus, the adorable dormouse, is determined to stay awake and see Santa Claus make his visit in this Christmas story that is sure to warm hearts and spark imaginations.A charming Christmas tale featuring the classic artwork of Eleonor Schmid, a highly regarded German illustrator. The adorable...
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The Book of Mistakes

Corinna Luyken · Dial Books
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspirationOne eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky...
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Curious George Discovers the Stars

H A Rey · Houghton Mifflin
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

George loves summer nights in the country - that's where he does his best stargazing. When his friend Bill says that nobody knows how many stars there are, George is determined to count! But how will he keep track? Come along as George learns all about stars, constellations, and the night...
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Chuck the Duck Was a Cool Dude: Magic E and the Long U Sound

B A Hoena · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like tub to tube, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long U sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with...
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XO, OX: A Love Story

Adam Rex · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Dear Gazelle,For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina who is running away from tigers.I think that what I'm trying to say is that I love you.XO,OXAnd so begins...
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ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: The Lonely Pony

Catherine Hapka · Reader's Digest
Format: Print book

Welcome to the Pet Rescue Club! Collectible bookmarks with every book feature the real-life stories! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagined she'd receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her friends...
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The Prehistoric Planet

Ray O'Ryan · Little Simon
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback

Zack and his father are invited to join the Nebulon Navigators as they set out to return a lost baby pterosaur to the Prehistoric Planet, where Zack sees animals and plants he had only read about in books.
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Police horses

Katie Clark · Bearport Pub.
Format: Library Binding

Once, horses were a mainstay of police departments. With the advent of cars, however, the number of horses employed slowly declined. However, horses still offer a real advantage over cars in certain situations. For example, they are great in dense crowds because they elevate the officers...
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