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Dragon Was Terrible

Kelly DiPucchio · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He steals candy from baby unicorns. He even burps in church. Seriously, who does that? Dragon, that's who. The king, the knights, and the villagers are desperate to take down this beast once...
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Super Fly vs. Furious Flea!

Todd H Doodler · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

It's not easy to be thwarted by Super Fly twice, but Crazy Cockroach isn't giving up on his plans to take over the world. And his latest plan is truly evil: to turn Super Fly's loyal sidekick, Fantastic Flea, against him! It's always been Super Fly and Fantastic Flea versus...
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Frank and Lucky Get Schooled

Lynne Rae Perkins · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Lynne Rae Perkins introduces a boy (Frank) and a dog (Lucky) in this celebratory, wry, and happily unconventional introduction to the subjects children encounter in school. This beautifully illustrated, humorous, and insightful picture book...
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Monday Is Wash Day

Maryann Sundby · Ripple Grove Pr
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In this timeless story from a time not so long ago, Annie and her sister help Mama with washing the clothes on Monday morning. From gathering and sorting the clothes, to washing and hanging them outside to dry, to folding and putting them away, the family works together to get the job done....
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Lucy

Randy Cecil · Candlewick Press
Pages: 132
Format: Print book

A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl, and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic book in four acts - a unique children's literature experience.Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams. Eleanor is a little girl who looks forward to feeding...
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Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, and Mike

CYNTHIA RYLANT · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From beloved author Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Mike Austin comes a colorful and quirky picture book about five fish who find unexpected friendship when some new additions to their tank shake things up!Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny and Mike are five fish friends who love everything about...
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Pedro Goes Buggy

Fran Manushkin · Picture Window Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A school assignment has Pedro collecting bugs, bugs, and more bugs But what happens when his brother Paco lets them all out? This easy-to-read chapter book is a fun addition for units on insects and includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts. "
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The Good Dog and the Bad Cat

Todd Kessler · Coralstone Pr
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

A mysterious thief is stealing from the Lee family household and bakery and it's up to little puppy Tako to catch the culprit. Tako succeeds in exposing Allie, a feisty cat, but when she gets thrown out of the house Tako begins to have second thoughts about the consequences of his actions....
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Barkus.

Patricia Maclachlan · Chronicle Books
Pages: 43
Format: Hardcover

Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent...
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Nativity

CYNTHIA RYLANT · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In the spirit of her acclaimed Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant illustrates the nativity story in her powerful folk art style.Cynthia Rylant takes the beloved text of the nativity story, as told in the King James Bible, and lovingly illustrates it in her simple...
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Giant squid.

Candace Fleming · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide beyond reach deep within the sea, forcing scientists to piece together their story from those clues they leave behind.An injured whale's ring-shaped scars indicate an encounter with a giant...
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My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up

Dan Gutman · Harpercollins
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman's My Weird School series, which has sold more than 10 million books! Mr. Cooper's class is having a talent show. But A.J. has a problem - he doesn't have a talent! What will he do when the big day comes? Join A.J....
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Monster Trucks

Anika Denise · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Readers will delight in this lively read-aloud story with a clever and surprising twist at the end - perfect for Halloween and year round!Ready, set, go! The monster truck race is on in this frightfully delightful picture book. On a spooky speedway, Monster Trucks moan! Monster Trucks...
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Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story

Matty Long · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again...
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea

Ben Clanton · Tundra Books
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring...
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