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Bear Came Along

Richard T. Morris · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself,...
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The Peculiar Pig

Joy Steuerwald · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The sweet, funny story of a dachshund puppy who learns it is fine to be different from her piglet siblings.There was a different sort of piglet in the pigpen one cool spring morning.That "different" one is named Penny, and she's really not a piglet at all . . . she's a puppy....
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Ocean: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Britta Teckentrup · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book now adds an elaborate and beautiful children's book with peek-through holes that show the amazing life in the world's oceans.Discover a world teeming with life beneath the waves, with graceful sea horses, darting...
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Maisy Goes to a Show

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Are you ready for the big show? Maisy and her friends show little ones what it's like to attend their first live performance.Today, Maisy and her friends are off to the theater to see a show starring Flora Fantastica! First they line up to show their tickets. After the usher helps them...
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The Little Guys

Vera Brosgol · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

An adorable cautionary tale from Caldecott Honoree Vera BrosgolWe are the Little Guys. Yes, we are small. But there are a lot of us.Together we are strong, and we can get all we need.The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty.As they head off to find breakfast, they can conquer...
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Can Princesses Become Astronauts?

Carmela LaVigna Coyle · Muddy Boots
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Do princesses go on missions to Mars?Astronauts always reach for the stars.Do princesses grow up to be librarians?Teachers and Builders! And veterinarians! As the concluding volume in the Do Princesses ... ? Series, this book tells girls that the sky's the limit as to what they can achieve.
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When Everyone Was Fast Asleep

Tomie dePaola · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Float along with the Fog Maiden as she takes two children on an enchanted bedtime adventure.When everyone was fast asleep, two children were awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden's mysterious cat, and sent into the magical night. Gentle and lyrical, this forgotten classic bedtime story...
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We Are the Gardeners

Joanna Gaines · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!) , and all the knowledge they've gained along the way, the Gaines family shares how they learned...
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We Are Not Friends

Anna Kang · Two Lions
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn't so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change. With humor and heart, the beloved characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not)...
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Love the World

Todd Parr · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of love, respect, peace, and unity by bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr.Love your grin. Love your skin. Love the bees. Love the trees.Love giving a hand. Love taking a stand.LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE THE WORLD!What the world needs now is love--and who better than Todd...
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Lambslide

Ann Patchett · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and Commonwealth, Ann Patchett, and the bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a hilarious children's story about a slide made just for lambs.Nicolette Farmer is running for class president, and the rest...
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The Forever Sky

Thomas Peacock · Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Nooko's spirit is there in the stars," says Niigaanii to his younger brother, Bineshiinh, as they sprawl in a meadow, gazing skyward. "Uncle said when Nooko':s spirit left this world it went there." Nooko was their grandmother, and they miss her. But Uncle helps them...
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You Made Me a Dad

Laurenne Sala · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere created by the author of You Made Me a Mother, Laurenne Sala, and the Marigold Bakes a Cake author-illustrator, Mike Malbrough.In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life...
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You're Missing It!

Brady Smith · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A busy Hollywood couple spins a hilarious cautionary tale about what happens when you are glued to your phone.It's a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion--and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents...
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My Fourth of July

Jerry Spinelli · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print Length

Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July!Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July.A responsible little boy who's eager to do his part...
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Dinosaur Farm!

Penny Dale · Nosy Crow
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

They've built, they've zoomed, they've rescued, they've flown into space, and they've even fought off pirates, and now our dynamic team of dinosaurs is working hard on the farm! Join them as they plow the stony soil, feed the sheep, harvest the wheat, and much more! But what are they preparing...
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The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean

Deborah Diesen · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Mr. Fish and his friends have noticed something strange in their ocean -- a big, big MESS! How did it get there? What can they do about it? The closer they look, the more they see where the mess came from . . . and they'll have to work together to get rid of it. This newest jacketed...
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Clothesline Clues to the First Day of School

Kathryn Heling · Charlesbridge
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to the people they'll encounter as they embark on their first day of school.Spot A clues on the clothesline to identify all the people who make starting school so much fun! A follow-up to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do and Clothesline...
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Lola Goes to School

Anna McQuinn · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Spunky Lola embarks on a new adventure--the first day of school!Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before...
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When You Are Brave

Pat Zietlow Miller · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring picture book affirmation about having courage even in difficult times, because some days, when everything around you seems scary, you have to be brave.Saying goodbye to neighbors. Worrying about new friends. Passing through a big city. Seeing a dark road ahead. In these moments,...
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If You Love Video Games, You Could Be...

Thea Feldman · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Learn all about the careers you could have if you love video games in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series that gives readers a sneak peek at how they can turn their passions into careers!Do you love playing video games? Then you could be a video game...
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Pinkalicious: Fishtastic!

Victoria Kann · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Pinkalicious and Peter have a magni-fish-cent time down at the dock in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times bestselling author...
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Meet PJ Robot!

Natalie Shaw · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Romeo's latest invention threatens PJ Headquarters in this 8x8 storybook based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!Romeo has built a trio of robots that will do whatever he commands. One of them even gets inside PJ Masks Headquarters! When Romeo's plan...
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First Snow

Nancy Viau · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Snowflakes falling! What a treat! Friends gather outside to celebrate the first snowfall of the season with snowball fights, sledding, building igloos, drinking hot chocolate, and making the most of a windy, wintry day. With rhyming text and cheerful illustrations, this is a charming celebration...
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Curious George Goes Swimming

H. A. Rey · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Spend a splashy summer day at the pool with Curious George! In this storybook, George helps his friend Lucy learn to swim, despite her fears. But can our favorite mischievous little monkey follow the pool rules?Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool....
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Maisy's Moon Landing: A Maisy First Science Book

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick Press
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

Pull the tabs and fly to the moon with Maisy!Maisy has a big day tomorrow. She's going to the moon! Little readers can pull the tabs to help her rocket blast off, move Maisy's vehicle over the moon rocks (with Panda in tow) , and open a parachute that helps her land on Earth. There's...
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DK Readers Level 3: LEGO Minifigure Mayhem: Discover LEGO facts, jokes, challenges, and more!

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Format: Hardcover

Join the LEGO® minifigure party with a bunch of wacky and wonderful LEGO characters!Full of facts, jokes and activities, this book is perfect for young LEGO fans who are beginning to develop a love of reading. Find out about some of the coolest and silliest LEGO minifigure characters with...
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