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Paddington Sets Sail

Michael Bond · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Paddington's first trip to the beach is a day to remember as he explores the sandy shore and is swept off on a grand adventure!Michael Bond's classic character will charm beginning readers with his curious nature and heartwarming intentions.Paddington Sets Sail is a Level One I Can Read...
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Hound of Hades #2

Lucy Coats · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Beasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In this second book, young Demon is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus...
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Plant the Tiny Seed

Christie Matheson · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully...
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Stella's Starliner

Rosemary Wells · Candlewick Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Book

Though she is teased about her silver trailer home, a little girl never loses sight of life's true gifts in Rosemary Wells's sensitive, ultimately uplifting story.Stella lives in a sparkling home on wheels that's as silver as a comet in the sky. Inside are lots of cupboards and hiding places,...
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Super Simple Christmas Activities: Fun and Easy Holiday Projects for Kids

MEGAN BORGERT-SPANIOL · Super Sandcastle
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Get ready for holly, jolly, festive fun! Kids will learn all about Christmas and its traditions with Super Simple Christmas Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate the Christmas season by making Santa-themed snacks, glittering ornaments, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step...
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Sam Battles the Machine: A Branches Book

Jack Chabert · Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

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....
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Pets All Around: A Spot-It Challenge

Sarah L. Schuette · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Do fuzzy kittens make you melt? Maybe you prefer fuzzy tarantulas! This scaly, feathered, and fuzzy collection of fun pet scenes has hundreds of hidden items you'll love to find. Are you up to the challenge? Put your seeking skills to the test with Pets All Around.
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Tornadoes (revised edition)

Seymour Simon · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs.Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first...
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The Sparkle Egg

Jill Hardie · Ideals Pubns
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A new Easter tradition from the author of The Sparkle Box. Easter is coming, and Sam loves Easter! But this year, he is upset about a lie he told his parents. Even though he apologized and they forgave him, Sam can't shake the feeling that he is a bad kid for what he did. Meanwhile,...
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The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook: 50+ Simple, Healthy, Tasty Recipes for Growing Super Heroes

Matthew Mead · Downtown Bookworks; Nov Spi edition
Format: Hardcover

The DC SUPER HERO COOKBOOK is packed with simple, fun recipes designed to evoke kids favorite super heroes and to enhance their super powers. DC Super Hero logo stencils and character cut-outs make for extra-fun food styling. More than fifty easy, tasty recipes inspired by beloved DC characters...
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What Mommies Like

Judy Carey Nevin · little bee books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Following in the footsteps of What Daddies Like, now young readers can find out what mommies like best in this story about a mommy bear and her cub's special day together.Mommies like big hugs. Mommies like kisses. Mommies like "Good morning to you!" Mommy Bear and her little...
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New Mexico

Christina Leaf · Bellwether Media
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of New Mexico"--Provided by publisher.
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DK Readers L1: The LEGO Movie: Calling All Master Builders!

Helen Murray · DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Who are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO® tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of The LEGO® Movie, assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level...
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Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend

Naseem Hrab · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Meet Ira Crumb. He's the new kid in town. He knows what that means: when the new school year starts, he'll play alone at recess, eat alone at lunch, and walk home alone at the end of the day. So Ira launches a whole-hearted campaign to befriend neighborhood kids before the first day. But his best-laid...
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car

Kate Dopirak · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A little red car beeps good night to all of his four-wheeled friends in this fresh take on the classic song, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."Twinkle, twinkle, little car, how you love to travel far. Now it's time to go to bed. But you want to drive instead. It's time for Little...
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