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Oge Mora · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday!...
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How Do You Go to Sleep?

Kate McMullan · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Discover how different animals go to sleep in this rhyming picture book from a veteran children's author! Follow along as three children learn about the bedtime routines of squirrels, parrots, dolphins, and many more. Meerkats sleep in a stack. Is that how these kids go to sleep? Or do they...
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Kevin Noble Maillard · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.

Fry bread is food.
It...

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Kevin the Unicorn: It's Not All Rainbows

Jessika von Innerebner · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A unicorn's bad day turns into a laugh-out-loud look at the pressure to be perfect and the importance of expressing your feelingsEveryone knows that unicorns are perfect. They are glamorous and glittery, and their smiles make rainbows appear! But Kevin is having a less-than-perfect...
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Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving

Nick Bruel · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel's naughty feline is back in the holiday adventure Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving...
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This book just stole my cat!

Richard Byrne · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In this next picture book from Richard Byrne--the author-illustrator of This book just ate my dog!--Bella, Ben, and that adorable dog have to rescue Ben's cat from the clutches of the naughty book.

When Ben's cat disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella joins in the search-and-rescue...

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Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla

John Cena · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Superstar entertainer John Cena's second picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series Elbow Grease, featuring a high-octane story all about teamwork!

Elbow Grease is back and about to face off against the gnarly monster machine Motozilla, but it's going to take...
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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

Parker Curry · Aladdin
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A visit to Washington, DC's National Portrait Gallery forever alters Parker Curry's young life when she views First Lady's Michelle Obama's portrait.

When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald's transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait...
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A Warm Friendship

Ellen DeLange · Clavis
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"This heartwarming story deals with friendship, empathy, caring, nurturing and loss. The detailed illustrations are sweet with rich vibrant colours that enrich the text." - StorywrapsSquirrel and Snowman are the best of friends. Will their friendship last forever?A warm story...
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Love and the Rocking Chair

Diane Dillon · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the love we feel for our children in this touching, multi-generational story about the lasting power of family.

Simple words and colorful paintings tell the warm, engaging story of new parents who buy a rocking chair when...
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Just In Case You Want to Fly

Julie Fogliano · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday? team up again to create an inspirational book for anyone--parent or child--looking for support when facing a new challenge.

just in case you want to fly
here's some wind
and here's the sky
here's...
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Sulwe

Lupita Nyong'o · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school....
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Puppy Dance Party!

Hollis James · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

A full-color storybook featuring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--plus an eye-catching lenticular cover that brings the action to life!

Are you ready to party with Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol? DJ Rubble is hosting a celebration, but when the guest of honor, Chickaletta, goes...
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Unicorn Club

Suzy Senior · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Amy has started a unicorn fan club, and she canÂ’t wait for everyone to come! There will be cupcakes, crafts, and prizes. But not one of her friends shows up. Disappointed, Amy heads over to her tree house, where she sees a tail swishing over the railing and hears hooves clattering on the floor....
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Baby Shark: Meet Baby Shark

Pinkfong
Format: Board Book


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That's Not My Bat

Fiona Watt · EDC Publishing / UBAM
Pages: 10
Format: Board book


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My Little Pony: We Are Thankful

R. R. Busse · LB Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Learn about giving thanks and being grateful for friends, family, and fall with your favorite ponies in this charming leveled reader based on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic!Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text--reading along...
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Build Me a Home

Emily Bannister · Kane Miller Books / EDC Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

From treehouse to cabin, rocket to skyscraper, this rhyming, rollicking ode celebrates all kinds of abodes but makes clear that where we live together is the best home of all.
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Grandpa's favorite

USBorne · USBorne
Format: Hardcover


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Good Night, Little Blue Truck

Alice Schertle · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends--a perfect bedtime read-aloud in this bestselling series!

A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket?...
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Paloma Wants to be Lady Freedom

Rachel Campos-Duffy · Regnery Kids
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Today we spend so much time talking about diversity and what makes us different that we're forgetting to tell our children stories about what unites us as Americans. We have so many beautiful and important things in common - our history, our love of freedom, and our pursuit of the American...
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A Crazy-Much Love

Joy Jordan-Lake · Two Lions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"How MUCH is the crazy-much love?" This simple question is answered as a parent recounts the journey of adopting her daughter and the many milestone moments that follow. From the child's first bath and first time riding a tricycle, all the way to her boarding that big yellow...
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Who is the Mystery Reader?

Mo Willems · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

From Mo Willems, creator of the revolutionary, award-winning, best-selling Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series. An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza. Each book features a funny, furry adventure AND bonus...
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All You Need to Know Before You Start School

Felicity Brooks · EDC Publishing / UBAM
Pages: 26
Format: Board book

Follow five friends who have just started school to see what happens, and find out what you need to know before you start, too. From knowing about letters, to counting in the right order, this book will be a great help at improving the readiness of every child before they have their first...
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1 2 3 Counting

Maxine Davenport · Kane Miller
Format: Print book

First Focus Frieze titles for babies are filled with panels of recognizable, high-contrast black and white images and patterns to aid visual development in the early stages. Gently introduce your baby to numbers and first words with these fold-out, stand-up books, perfect for tummy time!
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