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The Detective Dog

JULIA DONALDSON · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A rollicking rhyming picture book from bestselling author Julia Donaldson about a dog who uses her amazing sense of smell to solve mysteries.When Detective Dog Nell puts her nose to the task, there's no mystery she can't solve. Whether she's tracking the missing shoe of her human,...
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The Strongest Mom

NICOLA KENT · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Bear is sure that no one is as strong as his mom. She can carry anything: his bike, Zebra's shopping, Elephant's carpet, even Flamingo's piano! And, of course, there's always room in her handbag for Little Bear's treasures. But when Mom takes on one thing too many,...
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Rhyme Crime

Jon Burgerman · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Splat! comes more playful, irreverent, kid-empowering fun--with a rhyming twist.In this buoyant rhyming romp, words have gone mysteriously missing: Who stole Marlow's happy smile, and replaced it with a crocodile? Who swiped Dingle's sneeze--aaaaachooo!--and...
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What If Everybody Said That?

ELLEN JAVERNICK · Two Lions
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

What if everybody chose to be kind?If you tell someone that they can't play with you, there's no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind ... and made fun of other kids' artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with a person in need?...
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Mickey & Friends Mickey's Thanksgiving

Disney Book Group · Disney Press
Pages: 12
Format: Board book

Mickey is hosting Thanksgiving. But the only food he remembered to get is turkey. Find out what happens in this interactive touch-and-feel board book!
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Stack the Cats

Susie Ghahremani · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

One cat sleeps. Two cats play. Three cats stack! Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, stretch and yawn across the pages of this adorable counting book. And every now and then, they find themselves in the purrfect fluffy stack!
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A Patch of Black

Rachel Rooney · Pan Macmillan; Reprint edition

A lyrical lullaby tale that's perfect for bedtime What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star?From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there's nothing that a patch of nighttime sky can't become with a bit of imagination,...
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The Pout-Pout Fish Halloween Faces

Deborah Diesen · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 10
Format: Board book

A board book with cutouts and googly eyes, featuring the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish dressed up for Halloween in various costumes.Boo! Little guppies will delight in seeing the Pout-Pout Fish try on different Halloween costumes, from a caped superhero to a grinning ghost to a cheery-cheery...
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Kat Writes a Song

Greg E Foley · Little Simon
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Kat the kind-hearted kitten has a great big song to share in this adorable new picture book from author and illustrator Greg Foley.It was a gray and rainy day. Kat was stuck indoors. She was sad because she had no one to play with. "I'll write a song! That will make me feel better,"...
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Eat Pete

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

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 be more...
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Wally Does Not Want a Haircut

Amanda Driscoll · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A bright barnyard tale from the author of Duncan the Story Dragon about facing your fears (and a pair of shears) , and learning that a hug from your mama can make just about anything seem possible. Wally does not need a haircut. His hair is perfectly fine. Sure, it trips him up a tad and gathers...
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Peanut Butter's Yummy Numbers

Terry Border · Philomel Books
Pages: 20
Format: Print book

Peanuts you can count on (literally) . From the creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake!Terry Border uses his funny food characters to create a a counting story perfect for his youngest fans. His Peanut People will dazzle kids with their group stunts as they go from 1 to 10. Readers young,...
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Where's My Mom?

Julia Donaldson · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 26
Format: Hardcover

When little monkey can?t find his mother, butterfly offers to help in the search. Little monkey says that his mother is big, so butterfly leads him to . . . an elephant. No, that?s not right! Little monkey says his mom is furry, so butterfly leads him to . . . a bat. That?s not right either....
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Peekaboo Morning

Rachel Isadora · Putnam Juvenile; BRDBK edition
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too. First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations...
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Old MacDonald Had a Boat

Steve Goetz · Chronicle Books LLC
Pages: 44
Format: Print Length

Old Mac and Mrs. Mac are at it again! This time, these DIY-happy farmers wield a host of noisy tools - from hammers to sanders, and even a blowtorch - to soup up their rusty old fishing boat. With a BANG BANG here and a BUZZ BUZZ there, this silly, summery sequel to the wildly popular Old MacDonald...
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