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I'm Awake!

Maxwell Eaton · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious must-read this Father's Day for kids who like to get up in the wee hours of the morning and for parents who long to sleep in, perfect for fans of Goodnight Already! Both children and adults will relate to this send-up of early risers and the parents who - yawn! - love them....
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Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House

Cynthia Rylant · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Level 2: Reading Independently • More complex stories • Varied sentence structure • Paragraphs and short chapters Mom and Dad are all dressed up for the Valentine's Day Dance. But not Henry and Mudge; they hate all that mushy stuff. They're going to play at Mrs....
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See What We Eat!: A First Book of Healthy Eating

Scot Ritchie · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Yulee and her four friends --- Nick, Pedro, Sally and Martin --- are taking a trip to her aunt's farm to pick apples and make an apple crisp for a potluck harvest dinner. Yum! But first, Aunt Sara gives the friends a tour of the whole farm, where they learn what it means to eat balanced...
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Team Steve

Kelly Collier · Kids Can Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

It's time for the annual Race-a-thon, and Steve the horse is excited! He knows he'll win. He wins every year! And no wonder, Steve's body is built for running. He's got a big chest for deep breaths, powerful hindquarters to propel him forward and the longest legs in the forest....
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Samson: The Piranha Who Went to Dinner

Tadgh Bentley · Balzer Bray
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A charming and funny story of friendship, fine dining, and being true to yourself, from Tadgh Bentley, the author/illustrator of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups - perfect for fans of Love Monster and I Don't Want to Be a Frog!Samson wasn't like other piranhas.While other piranhas...
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I Can Make Marvelous Movers

Kristina Holzweiss · Childrens Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a spinning top, a mountain climber, and a balloon car. Readers will also learn about friction, force, and energyand meet some motion pioneers.
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What Do You Do With an Idea?

Kobi Yamada · Compendium Kids
Pages: 36
Format: Book

A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who's ever had a big idea.This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day,...
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Dad and the Dinosaur

Gennifer Choldenko · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help....
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A Different Pond

Bao Phi · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son -- and between cultures, old and new. A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event -- a long-ago fishing trip. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's...
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Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch

Cynthia Rylant · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This year Henry and Mudge are out to make the best Mother's Day lunch ever. It has to be juicy, crunchy, and perfect for family sharing. When they select a gorgeous golden pineapple, the menu is shaping up to be anything but dull. Dad is helping them carve something almost too pretty...
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What's Your Favorite Bug?

ERIC CARLE · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What's Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft...
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La La La: A Story of Hope

KATE DICAMILLO · Candlewick
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover

Conceived by Kate DiCamillo and featuring enchanting illustrations by Jaime Kim, this nearly wordless graphic story follows a little girl in search of a friend."La la la . . . la." A little girl stands alone and sings, but hears no response. Gathering her courage and her curiosity,...
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Love

Matt de la Pen?a · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all."In the beginning there is light and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your...
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Odd Socks

Michelle Robinson · Holiday House
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

A charming sock duo does their best to stick together in this rhyming picture book with bright, bold illustrations. The love story of two socks goes awry in this sweet picture book with cheerful illustrations. Suki and Sosh are a happy sock couple. They have a warm home, a pair of feet...
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Bird & Squirrel On Ice

James Burks · Turtleback Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Bird and Squirrel are back and ready for adventure After Bird and Squirrel crash land in the South Pole during a raging blizzard, a penguin named Sakari thinks Bird has come to rid her village of a hungry Killer Whale. But when Squirrel finds out that Bird will actually be fed to the Killer...
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