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What's Your Favorite Color?

Eric Carle · Henry Holt
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Everybody has a favorite color. Some like blue balloons or brown buildings or mint green ice cream cones. Others prefer sunshine yellow, Maine morning gray, or Mexican pink.In this book, fifteen beloved children's book artists draw their favorite colors and explain why they love them. This...
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I Like the Farm

Shelley Rotner · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Children share their love for farm animals in a hard-to-find Level A nonfiction reader from an award-winning photographer."I like the pig . . . I like the piglet." Simple, joyful text accompanies Shelley Rotner's vibrant and heartwarming photographs of children and animals...
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Beep, Beep, Maisy!

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick
Pages: 16
Format: Board book

Kids who love vehicles and the sounds they make will steer toward this interactive book featuring dozens of flaps.Maisy is going for a ride in her car. Who will she meet as she goes? There's Dotty driving her tractor (Chug, chug!) , Peacock on his bicycle (Ding, ding!) , Ostrich waving...
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The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark

DEBORAH DIESEN · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Mr. Fish and all his friendsLove to play down at the park.But that ends when they're bulliedBy a misbehaving shark!Mr. Fish wants to help.He knows bullying is wrong!But he's just one fish -- Is he really that strong?The New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish teaches a bully shark...
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Storybook

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. · Disney Press
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

This picture book features a full retelling of Beauty and the Beast, plus lyrics to three songs: Beauty and the Beast, Days in the Sun, and Evermore! As an added bonus, the book includes a CD featuring three instrumental tracks!
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Little i

MICHAEL HALL · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

When Little i's dot falls offand rolls away, Little i leaves the alphabet and sets out on a journey to find it. Little i's adventure is epic,and stormy,and twisty,and spine-chilling,and surprising.Are you ready?
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Hibernation Hotel

John Kelly · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It's time for Bear to hibernate, but he just can't get to sleep because his cave is crowded with all of his friends. Raccoon snores, Beaver fidgets, and Skunk doesn't exactly smell too good. So Bear gets a great idea and reserves a room at the Hibernation Hotel. "This is the life!"...
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The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's

Patrick McDonnell (Artist) · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell uses the ABC's to tell a hilarious, high-energy alphabetical adventure.It starts with an ALLIGATOR and a BEAR chasing a CAT. When a DRAGON (and a chicken and an egg!) join in pursuit, things start to get REALLY interesting. A wild...
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Elmer and the Tune

David McKee · Andersen Press
Pages: 32
Format: School & Library Binding

Ever heard a tune you just can't get out of your head? An infectious tune is spreading to every animal in the jungle! Can Elmer help everyone get rid of it?
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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

Kenard Pak · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows -- winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series...
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Big Words for Little Geniuses

JAMES PATTERSON · jimmy patterson
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

There's no "gobbledygook" in this clever picture book by James and Susan Patterson, with each letter of the alphabet providing a sophisticated word and definition for "Lilliputian" children to learn. Adults will appreciate the "juxtaposition" of young kids...
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PAW Patrol 5-Minute Stories Collection

RANDOM HOUSE. · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

A padded storybook starring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Boys and girls ages 3-7 who love Adenture Bay's favorite pups will enjoy this hardcover collection of tales. Featuring Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the funny, furry team, each story can be read in five minutes or less,...
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Dino Parade!

Mary Tillworth · Golden Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Zeg leads a dinosaur parade through Axle City. But when some of the dinosaurs get lost, it's up to Blaze and his truck friends to save the day! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an exciting episode of Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines!
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Sam, the Most Scaredy-cat Kid in the Whole World: A Leonardo, the Terrible Monster Companion

MO WILLEMS · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

One day Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the whole world, makes a terrifying discovery. It's not Frankenthaler the monster. It's her friend-Kerry!
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Applesauce Day

LISA AMSTUTZ · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Maria and her family visit an apple orchard and pick apples. Then it's time to turn the apples into applesauce! Every year they use the special pot that has been in the family for generations to make applesauce. First they wash the apples. Then Grandma cuts them into quarters. Follow...
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Is It Hanukkah Yet?

Chris Barash · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the menorah, this sweet, lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways we know Hanukkah is on its way.
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The Berenstain Bears God Bless Our Country

Mike Berenstain · Zonderkidz; Csm Stk edition
Format: Print book

The Bear family and their Bear Country neighbors celebrate the Fourth of July with a big parade. But not before the cubs get a lesson about the blessings of freedom for their country. Features 12 full-color stickers.
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The Little Gardener

Jan Gerardi · Random House Books for Young Readers; Act Ltf Br edition
Format: Board book

What does it take to become a little gardener? It takes more than just seeds and water. Lift the flaps in this bright board book and find out all you need to know in order to create and care for your very own garden!,
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From Apple Trees to Cider, Please!

Felicia Sanzari Chernesky · Albert Whitman & Company, 2015.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Grab the wagon, it's a bright autumn day and the trees are full of ripe, red apples! There's an apple festival underway at the farm and lots of work to do making cider. This visit finishes with a cider doughnut and a cup of freshly pressed cider. DELICIOUS! Told in crisp, action-driven...
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Drive and find

Richard Courtney · Phoenix International Publications
Format: Print book

On each of the first 7 spreads, a panel spotlights items to be found. These spreads do not require reading ability. The last spread offers parents additional look-and-find activity ideas involving color identification, counting, etc.
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Trucks to the Rescue!

William Low · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 22
Format: Board book

In this bright and action-packed board book, favorite trucks are here to save the day!Whether it's a flat tire or a fire, trucks come to the rescue in this board book. Kids will love repeating the refrain "to the rescue!" with each different truck -- fire truck, dump truck,...
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1, 2, 3, Tea!

Random House · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will love learning to count with Leah and her genies from Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine as they count up to a magical tea party! Boom, Zahramay! Join the madcap magical adventures of genie-in-training twin sisters, Shimmer and Shine, as they grant wishes...
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Good Good Father for Little Ones

Chris Tomlin · Tommy Nelson
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Inspired by the #1 hit song "Good Good Father," as heard on Chris Tomlin's new album "Oh, I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like . . . but I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night . . . and you tell me that you're...
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This book just ate my dog!

Richard Byrne · Henry Holt
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right. Cleverly using the physicality of the book, This book just ate my dog! is inventive, ingenious, and just...
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Ash and Pikachu: Alola Region/Team Rocket: Alola Region

RANDOM HOUSE. · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Meet the Pokémon found in Alola with Pikachu in this deluxe 2-in-1 flip-it picture book - with a bonus poster! Ash and Pikachu introduce Pokémon - both new and classic - in this illustrated 2-in-1 flip-it storybook, which includes a full-color wall poster and eye-catching foil on the cover!...
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Everything That Glitters is Guy!

RANDOM HOUSE. · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 16
Format: Paperback

Trolls - the most magical creatures with the wildest hair - get ready to sparkle in this colorful new storybook featuring glitter pages and a glitter poster!From the makers of Shrek, DreamWorks Trolls is a hair-raising comedy filled with unbelievable adventure, incredible music, and Trolls...
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Counting on Community

Innosanto Nagara · Triangle Square
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Counting on Community is Innosanto Nagara's follow-up to his hit ABC book, A is for Activist. Counting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly...
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The cold caper

Courtney Carbone · Random House

This book about the adventure featuring Batgirl and Wonder Woman--the most iconic female super hero of all time!
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Larry Gets Lost in the Twin Cities

Michael Mullin · Sasquatch Books
Pages: 32
Format: Book

In Larry the adorable pooch's latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and his family to Minneapolis/St. Paul. As usual, in hot pursuit of a tempting treat, he gets separated from his family and frantically tries to find them again. Along the way he discovers some of the city's...
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Peg Cat: The Pizza Problem

Jennifer Oxley · Candlewick Entertainment
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

What do fractions have to do with pizza? The stars of the Emmy Award-winning animated series Peg Cat serve up a delicious new episode.It's lunchtime at Peg's Pizza Place! Peg and Cat are excited to take their first order - from the Teens! - only to learn that some of their...
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We Love to Dance!

Kristen L. Depken · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Put on your dancing shoes and join Nickelodeons Dora and Friends with this Step 2 Step Into Reading leveled reader!,
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Plants vs. Zombies: Save Your Brains!

Catherine Hapka · HarperCollins
Format: Book

Based on the bestselling game, Plants vs. Zombies, Save Your Brains! introduces young readers to Crazy Dave and the fun-dead! The zombies are coming! If you want to save your brains, you'll need to know which plants to use. Don't worry - Crazy Dave is here to help guide you.I Can Read...
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Bob the Builder: Muck on Ice

Emily Sollinger · Little
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Bob and the team are building a new ice rink, but the Rockets have a match tonight. Will the rink be ready in time?Passport to Reading Level 12016 Hit Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman. The Bob the Builder name and character, related characters and logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment...
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The Journey

Francesca Sanna · Flying Eye Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned.From...
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