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Cheerful Chick

Martha Brockenbrough · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Right from the moment Chick is born, she wants to lead the other animals in cheer! Unfortunately, the rest of the barnyard just isn't quiiiite as enthusiastic. Lucky for little Chick she has a whole squad of siblings who are backing her up (even when she doesn't realize it) !
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A Squash and a Squeeze

Julia Donaldson · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When a little old lady can't stand her tiny house any longer, a wise old man gives her some strange advice... And soon her house is feeling smaller than ever, with a hen, a goat, a pig, and even a cow trampling all over her kitchen! But the wise old man has one piece of advice still to give...
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A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum . . .

Davide Cali? · Chronicle Books
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable...
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Owl Bat Bat Owl

MARIE-LOUISE FITZPATRICK · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art, humor, and charm.A mother owl and her three little owlets live happily on their branch. That is, until the bat family moves in. The newfound neighbors (owls up top,...
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Julian Is a Mermaid

JESSICA LOVE · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues,...
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Dreamers

Yuyi Morales · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams...and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and five-time...
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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Marcy Campbell · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come.Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere.But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives...
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One Little Monster

MARK GONYEA · Aladdin
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A sleep deprived kid creates monsters of his own to banish the ones that are keeping him awake in this fiendishly funny picture book that's the perfect counting and bedtime story.In graphic artist and designer Mark Gonyea's clever counting book, a little boy snuggles in for a nap, but much...
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Do You Believe in Unicorns?

BETHANIE DEENEY MURGUIA · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Is believing in magic the key to seeing a unicorn? If you keep your eyes open to wonder, the possibilities are endless.Is that a horse wearing a hat? It's definitely not a unicorn in disguise - that would be ridiculous, right? It's probably just a horse that's having a bad hair day. Or trying...
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Fruit Bowl

Mark Hoffmann · Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

A tomato tries to convince his fellow companions that he belongs in the fruit bowl too, but his efforts prove "fruitless" and will require the authorative voice of Old Man Produce to settle the debate.
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Gator, Gator, Gator!

Daniel Bernstrom · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree:Do you wanna? Wanna see?Let's go find that gator, gator, gator!COME WITH ME!Put on your life jacket, hop in the boat, and raise your binoculars - it's time to go on an adventure!In Daniel Bernstrom's follow-up to the critically...
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Little Penguin and the Lollipop

TADGH BENTLEY · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Full of funny faces, underwater friends, and razzle dazzle seaweed lollipops, here comes the hilarious and charming sequel to Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups! Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and The Monster at the End of This Book.Little Penguin has a problem ... his friend Kenneth...
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So Many Sounds

TIM MCCANNA · Abrams Appleseed
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Listen! Do you hear a sound? Noises come from all around. Soft and gentle, loud and clear. Oh so many sounds to hear! SoMany Sounds is a wonderful rhyming read-aloud featuring everyday sounds and a refrain that children will love repeating. The playful text and illustrations are sure to delight...
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Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts

DIANNE WHITE · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Like Bernie Waber's COURAGE and Davis' KINDERGARTEN ROCKS!, this inspiring, vibrantly illustrated gift book is perfect for celebrating life's milestones, both great and small - especially that first day of kindergarten.There are many ways of letting go. With each goodbye, a new hello. From...
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Pearl

Molly Schaar Idle · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can achieve great things.Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs,...
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You Are Loved: Welcome Wishes for New Babies

Nancy Tillman · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for baby showers, gender reveal parties, and first birthdays, this edition extends the sentiments in the bestseller On the Night You Were Born and tells children they are loved. With space and prompts for writing personal messages in the book, this volume is sure to be a special...
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I Hate My Cats

DAVIDE CALI · Chronicle Books
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover

Ginger is the weird one. She plays with peas, purrs at artichokes, and has a strange fondness for chicken (but only the neighbor's chicken) . Then there's Fred. His greatest talent? Sleeping. Oh, and hiding. And when he's not hiding, he's conspiring with Ginger to destroy the house!...
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Say Zoop!

HERVE TULLET · Chronicle Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY! and now SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from Hervé Tullet!Make some noise! Shout "OH!" Whisper "oh!" Say "Zoop"? Yes! "Zoop!" "Zoop!" "Zoop!" The newest book from Hervé Tullet...
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Little Owl's Day

Divya Srinivasan · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Chikit-chikit-chik!A squirrel is chittering. Bees are buzzing. The sun is high in the sky. And Little Owl is supposed to be asleep, but when he wakes up early, he's just too curious to close his eyes again. The forest he knows so well at nighttime is completely different - and exciting...
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The Case of the Missing Chalk Drawings

RICHARD BYRNE · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The chalks are drawing flowers on the chalkboard, but someone keeps stealing their artwork! Who could the thief be? Fortunately, Sergeant Blue is on the case and determined to solve the crime. It's a fun and funny read-aloud mystery with a colorful cast of characters, from This book just...
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Who Eats Orange?

Dianne White · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Who eats orange - a chicken? A bunny? A bear? Find out in this unique exploration of colors and animals' favorite foods.Animals eat a rainbow of different foods. Gorillas in the mountains eat green, octopi in the ocean eat red, and toucans in the canopy eat blue. Young animal enthusiasts...
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Who's the Grossest of Them All?

Susan McElroy Montanari · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The Three Billy Goats Gruff meets Walter the Farting Dog in this irresistibly kid-friendly read-aloud picture book that has the flavor of a classic nursery tale but with a huge surprise gross-out factor that will leave kids howling with laughter. Goblin is proud to say that without a doubt,...
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Dig, Dump, Roll

SALLY SUTTON · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back - but what are they building this time?Crash-a-rumble!Smash-a-grumble!What's at work? Here's a clue:It will clear the ground for you.Bulldozer! Coming through!Diggers, dump trucks, rollers, and more - it takes a lot of big,...
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Mixed: A Colorful Story

Arree Chung · Henry Holt & Company
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Each believing that their hue is the best, the three primary colors live in separate parts of the city until Yellow and Blue meet, fall in love, and decide to mix.
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Splatypus

SUDIPTA BARDHAN-QUALLEN · Two Lions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Lonely Platypus wants to play, but where should he go? Should he jump with the kangaroos? Leap with the possums? Fly with the bats? Every time he tries to find out - skipping, hopping, dipping, dropping - he winds up going splat instead. Can a SPLATypus find a place where he belongs? This...
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A Ruckus in the Garden: The Adventures of Pettson and Findus

SVEN NORDQVIST · NorthSouth Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Pettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it's time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop,...
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Best Friends in the Universe

Stephanie Watson · Orchard Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Louie and Hector are the best friends in the universe. Get ready to laugh out loud as the two boys fall in and out and eventually back into their best friendship ever through a series of funny secrets that neither one was supposed to reveal. Each episode is told in a journal format in four...
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Harold Loves His Woolly Hat

Vern Kousky · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.What makes a bear special? For Harold, it is his beloved striped woolly hat. He wears it when he sleeps,...
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Dreamland

Noah Klocek · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Bedtime surroundings mingle with dream imagery as a little girl drifts into peaceful slumber.Amelie loves everything about bedtime: wrapping up in her favorite blanket, listening to bedtime stories, and most of all, dreaming. But finding her dreams is not always easy, and she often has to set out in search...
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Everyone Toots

Joe Rhatigan
Format: Hardcover

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Eat Pete

Michael Rex · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Book

From the creator of Goodnight Goon, a laugh-out-loud friendship story that perfectly captures the high and low moments of a typical playdate! Pete couldn't be more thrilled when a monster shows up in his bedroom. Now Pete has someone to play with! And the hungry monster couldn't...
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Rock 'n' Roll Soul

Susan Verde · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With the school talent show coming up, a young music lover spends most of her time daydreaming about the perfect act. She notices the sounds around her, like the brrrrring of the school bell or the rappa-tappa-tap of rain on the windowpane. But the talent show is the place to reveal her own voice....
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The Only Way Is Badger

Stella J Jones · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

One morning, the animals wake up to find that someone has built a huge wall and put up posters on the trees that read "Badgers are best!" Badger wants everyone to be more like him, and when they can't do things as well as he does, he sends them away to the other side of the wall....
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Even Superheroes Make Mistakes

SHELLY BECKER · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

What do young superheroes do when they've blundered and bungled? They don't get mad; they get SMART! This fun follow-up to Even Superheroes Have Bad Days teaches kids another humorous lesson in overcoming adversity. Even superheroes sometimes slip up and err. And when that happens, do they...
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Once Upon a Slime

Andy Maxwell · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A slapstick, fractured fairy-tale mashup meets the evergreen kid obsession with slime.Once upon a time--gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They're next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf,...
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Everybody's Favorite Book

Mike Allegra · Imprint
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A slyly fun picture book for kids and adults alike! Anyone who says, "You can't please everybody," isn't trying hard enough. At least, that's what the cheeky narrator of this meta picture book thinks! A "good" book may have a spaceman or a ninja or a cowboy, but Everybody's...
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Polar Bear Island

LINDSAY BONILLA · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When Kirby, a fun-loving penguin, arrives on Polar Bear Island, she shakes things up - much to the dismay of Parker, the mayor. Will Parker learn to see how great it is to make new friends? Or will he chase Kirby away . . . forever? "Welcome to Polar Bear Island. NO OTHERS ALLOWED!"...
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Little Penguin Stays Awake

TADGH BENTLEY · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A charming companion to Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups and Little Penguin and the Lollipop, Little Penguin Stays Awake is a funny bedtime tale that invites the reader to jump in and play along.Little Penguin has one wish - he wants to fly just like all the other birds!All he has to do is wish...
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How to Be a Lion

Ed Vere · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies.In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing...
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Little Brown

Marla Frazee · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A grumpy and lonely little dog at the dog park decides to take matters into his own paws in this silly, simple, and sublime picture book from the award-winning author and illustrator of The Boss Baby!Little Brown is one cranky canine because no one ever plays with him at the dog park. Or maybe...
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Max and the Superheroes

Rocio Bonilla · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Max and his friends are crazy about playing and learning about superheroes and their superpowers. Everyone has a favorite, and Max's is Megapower, even though his friends aren't sure that a girl superhero can be that strong. Megapower is cool for so many reasons. She's brave, tames animals,...
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Winter Is Here

Kevin Henkes · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall, this picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. Snow falls,...
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Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote

Kirsten Gillibrand · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand comes an inspiring picture book about ten suffragists who fought for womens right to vote.Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was inspired by her own great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother to be bold and brave--to stand up and fight for what she believes...
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Simone: The Best Monster Ever!

Re?my Simard · Owlkids
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Simone is a sweet, rosy-cheeked little girl. Morris is a green, googly-eyed monster. When Simone enters Morris's world, she strikes terror in monsters' hearts! Here, the rules are turned upside down - flowers, puppies, and good behavior are the stuff of nightmares, and all things scary...
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The Reptile Club

MAUREEN FERGUS · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

There are lots of clubs for Rory to join at his new school, but none seem quite right for him. So when his parents suggest he start his own club about something he loves, Rory knows exactly what it will be: a Reptile Club! He's positive that there are other kids out there who share his passion....
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Made for Me

Zack Bush · Familius
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER! Perfect for dads of both boys and girls.Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth...
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Giraffe and Bird Together Again

REBECCA BENDER · Pajama Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Bird lives for adventure. He wants to swoop, soar, and explore. Giraffe is perfectly happy right where he is, thank you very much. He never worries when Bird flits off for a while. But one afternoon his friend fails to return. Giraffe has a bad feeling that something has happened to Bird....
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Zzzookeeper

JOHN HUTTON · blue manatee press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

After the zookeeper goes to bed for the night, her animals decide it's the perfect time for a party! Lions and alligators, penguins and giraffes, creatures from all habitats sneak out for some late-night mischief. But when the party starts to get a little too wild, will the animals be caught...
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Run, Elephant, Run: An Indonesian Rainforest Adventure

Patricia MacCarthy · Otter-Barry Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When a storm BURSTS in the rainforest, Little Elephant can't find his mother anywhere. And now a tiger is coming his way... Run, Little Elephant, run!An exciting adventure set in the Indonesian rainforest, with 35 rainforest creatures to spot along the way.
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Loving Hands

TONY JOHNSTON · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Loving hands lift, carry, hold, and give in a tender meditation on the everlasting bond between a parent and a child.Hands wave hello, hands hold, hands heal. Hands say, I am here for you always. In simple, stirring rhymes, author Tony Johnston pens a timeless ode to parenthood. The small...
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Niblet & Ralph

Zachariah OHora · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two pet cats switch places in this comically sweet story of mistaken identity, from beloved author-illustrator Zachariah OHora.Niblet and Ralph may look a lot alike, but they are very different. Niblet loves noshing on crunchy potato chips. Ralph loves putting on headphones and jamming...
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A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal

Margarita Engle · Millbrook Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It's the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black...
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Bowwow Powwow

Brenda J Child · Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself-about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response...
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New Shoes

CHRIS RASCHKA · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood - getting new shoes - in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader. When a young child discovers a hole...
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Duck and Hippo Give Thanks

JONATHAN LONDON · Two Lions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Duck and Hippo are thankful for good friends!It's the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to share the special day with them....
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

TRACI SORELL · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude....
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Hush, Little Bunny

DAVID EZRA STEIN · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Hush, Little Bunny is a heartwarming, lyrical love letter from a papa bunny to his little one - from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. Fans of Kevin Henkes and Beatrix Potter will adore this gorgeous book.Come, little bunny, don't be shy . . . "Hush...
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Perfect

Max Amato · Scholastic Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A fussy eraser and a mischievous pencil spar in this picture book adventure.In this funny and light-hearted picture book, a fussy eraser tries to keep the pages clean by erasing the scribbles of a mischievous pencil. But before long, the eraser discovers what can happen when two opposing...
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Let's Visit Beijing!: Adventures of Bella & Harry

Lisa Manzione · Bella & Harry
Format: Hardcover

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Beijing with their family and visit the Forbidden City, explore the Temple of Heaven, walk along the Great Wall of China and do other fun things. Take a side trip to Xian and see the Terracotta Warriors. Go to Chengdu and learn...
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Let's Visit Machu Picchu!: Adventures of Bella & Harry

LISA MANZIONE · Bella & Harry
Pages: 35
Format: Hardcover

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Machu Picchu and hike the Inca Trail, climb to the Sun Gate, visit the Inca Bridge and learn the history of this ancient Incan city. Take a side trip to Cusco and visit the Sacred Valley and its many archaeological remains. Along...
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