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Monster High: Fintastic Friends Forever

Mattel. · Little
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Lagoona Blue and her ghoulfriends are on a creeperific undersea adventure in the Great Scarrier Reef. But not everything is going swimmingly. For some reason, Lagoona's old friend Kala is acting not-so-friendly. Something fishy is going on! Can the friends work it out?Passport to Reading...
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Clara: The

Emily Arnold McCully · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

This fascinating, informative, and touching picture book by a Caldecott Medalist is based on the true story of an eighteenth-century rhino who toured Europe and started a sensation! Clara is a book sure to fascinate young animal lovers, history buffs in the making, and kids interested in geography,...
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The Knight Night Guard

Amy Sky Koster · Random House Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Who's the bravest pet in Whisker Haven? The Disney Palace Pets Sultan, Treasure, and Pumpkin compete to find out in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader that's perfect for children ages 4 to 6! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories....
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Batman Classic: The Joker's Ice Scream

Donald Lemke · HarperCollins
Pages: 31
Format: Paperback

A hot, sticky day in Gotham is about to get even stickier! When Joker and Harley Quinn get the Gotham City Police eating out of the palms of their hands, only Batman and Batgirl can serve up sweet justice!Full of super hero action, Batman Classic: The Joker's Ice Scream is a Level Two I Can Read...
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Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet

Kevin O'Malley · Charlesbridge Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Fan favorite Captain Raptor returns for another thrilling space adventure in this action-packed young nod to graphic novels. In their newest endeavor, intrepid leader Captain Raptor and his space-dino crew must rescue a team of scientists from a doomed planet - while evading flaming asteroids,...
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Side by Side: A Celebration of Dads

Chris Raschka · Phaidon Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A heartfelt and playful ode to the father-child relationship, by two-time Caldecott-medal-winning author Chris RaschkaKing and Jester, Boat and Captain, Mountain and Climber... fathers and children are all of these things and more in Chris Raschka's tribute to this familial pair. Each...
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The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

Shannon Hale · Candlewick Press
Pages: 87
Format: Print book

Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues.After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero...
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How to be a Scientist

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK Children
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

A bold and playful approach to science that makes the subject relevant to kids and encourages them to discover it in the real world with more than 40 fun questions, science games, and real-life scenarios.Why does mold grow? Why is the sea salty? What makes day and night?Kids can have all these...
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I Love Cats!

SUE STAINTON · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Cat lovers of all ages will revel in this delightful ode to feline friends!By bestselling author-illustrator duo Sue Stainton and Bob Staake, this companion to the wildly popular I Love Dogs! is full of hairy cats and scaredy cats, dancing cats and prancing cats - all of them ready to steal...
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A Night of Great Joy

Mary Engelbreit · Zonderkidz
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Mary Engelbreit presents A Night of Great Joy, a delightful picture book that celebrates the joyful season of Christmas. This book tells the story of the nativity through the performance of a children's Christmas pageant. With adorable illustrations and simple storytelling, Engelbreit paints...
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The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

Carmen Agra Deedy · Scholastic Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle!But there is one noisy rooster who doesn't give two mangos...
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Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! It's Shoe Time!

MO WILLEMS · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

This lyrical beginning-reader by multi award-winning artist Bryan Collier turns the closet on its heel and redefines what it means to be a pair. Beautifully rendered art paired with rich, rhyming dialog creates a powerful reading experience.
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In a Small Kingdom

Tomie DePaola · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love.In a small kingdom along an ancient road, a bell rings out. The beloved king has died, leaving his magnificent and powerful...
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What Is Inside THIS Box?

Drew Daywalt · Orchard Books
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Meet Monkey and Cake. Cake has lots of questions. Monkey has lots of answers. They are silly. They are curious. Sometimes they fight. But Monkey and Cake are always best friends. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors,...
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Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton

Meghan McCarthy · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A riveting picture book biography of Betty Skelton, aviation and auto racing pioneer, from award-winning author/illustrator Megan McCarthy.In the 1930s most girls were happy playing with dolls. But one girl, Betty Skelton, liked playing with airplanes, watching them fly around outside,...
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