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Fly Away

Patricia MacLachlan · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover

From the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall comes a story about one brave girl who saves her family from losing everything.Everyone in Lucy's family sings. Opera. Rap. Lullabies. Everyone, except Lucy. Lucy can't sing; her voice just won't come out. Just like...
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Little Elliot, Big Fun

Mike Curato · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this third story of Little Elliot and Mouse, the friends head off in search of adventure . . . and lots of fun!Little Elliot, the polka-dotted elephant, and his friend Mouse go to the amusement park to see the sights and ride the rides -- water chutes, roller coasters, carousels, and more....
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Andy & Sandy and the First Snow

Tomie dePaola · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Andy and Sandy play in the snow in this third book of a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship - from Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis.When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside...
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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Philippe Cousteau · Chronicle Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea, and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring...
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Sound Off! #1

David Steinberg · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Being the new kid in town with no volume control on his voice, Daniel Boom discovers an even bigger problem: the evil Kid-Rid Corporation has silenced the entire world with their terrible Soundsucker LX machine! Daniel taps into his inner superhero to become Loud Boy, along with his new pals...
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A Big Day for Baseball

MARY POPE OSBORNE · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Meet Jackie Robinson and solve a mystery in the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House chapter book series! PLAY BALL! Jack and Annie aren't great baseball players . . . yet! Then Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps that will make them experts. They just need to wear the caps...
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Rulers of the Playground

Joseph Kuefler · Balzer Bray
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

A stunning picture book about sharing, friendship, and kindness in a playground setting from Joseph Kuefler, the author/illustrator of Beyond the Pond. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers.One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground.Everyone agreed to obey...
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There's a Pest in the Garden!

Jan Thomas · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

There's a pest in the garden and he's eating all the vegetables! But Duck has a plan to save the day (well, sort of) . Featuring Jan Thomas's wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!
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Yours Sincerely, Giraffe

Megumi Iwasa · Gecko Press
Pages: 102
Format: Print book

Giraffe is bored, as usual. He'd love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends it as far as possible across the other side of the horizon. There he finds a pen pal - Penguin. Giraffe knows nothing about penguins and his letters are full of questions. Where is a penguin's...
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Coyote Moon

Maria Gianferrari · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A howl in the night. A watchful eye in the darkness. A flutter of movement among the trees. Coyotes.In the dark of the night, a mother coyote stalks prey to feed her hungry pups. Her hunt takes her through a suburban town, where she encounters a mouse, a rabbit, a flock of angry geese,...
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Shark Dog!

GED ADAMSON · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

It's a shark! No wait, it's a dog! It's Shark Dog!From author-illustrator Ged Adamson comes the funny and sweet story of Shark Dog: half shark, half dog, and a one-of-a-kind pet.Shark Dog is no ordinary pet. Sometimes when he does dog things, he's more like a shark. And sometimes...
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Eva and the New Owl: A Branches Book

Rebecca Elliott · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

There's a new owl in Eva's class. Will Eva make a new friend? In book #4, a new owl named Hailey starts in Eva's class at school. Eva is always happy to meet new people, and she's excited to make a new friend! But the new owl befriends Lucy instead of her. So Eva gets jealous. Lucy is Eva's...
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Barbie Spring 2017 Deluxe Step into Reading

Jennifer Liberts · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie's latest movie, releasing in spring 2017! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words...
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King Baby

Kate Beaton · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton,...
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EIEIO: How Old MacDonald Got His Farm with a Little Help From a Hen

Judy Sierra · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Little Red Hen gives old MacDonald some pointers on composting - and a legendary farm is born - in this rhyming, rollicking read-aloud.Once upon a time, Old MacDonald didn't have a farm. He just had a yard - a yard he didn't want to mow. But under the direction of the wise (and...
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