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Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!

Daisy Hirst · Candlewick Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Two siblings have a falling-out and make up again in spectacular style in a warm, witty story with sure appeal for little monsters everywhere.Once there was just Natalie. And then there was Alphonse, too. Natalie mostly doesn't mind Alphonse being there - they both like naming pigeons ("Banana!"...
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Disney Minnie Mouse

Marcy Kelman · Reader's Digest
Format: Hardcover

Printed acetate sheets embedded in the cover and pages of this book create beautiful mulit-layered scenes that enhance the story starring Minnie Mouse.It’s the day of Minnie’s spring fling party and her Bow-tique is decorated in style. Minnie explains that flutter bows make...
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Hiccups!

Holly Sterling · Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A charming and very young picture book about a small child and her pet dog. When the dog gets hiccups the child tries everything to cure them, but nothing works until she brings out her favorite cat costume. And that does the trick . . . Or does it? Turn the page and . . . HIC! Now the child...
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Chase's Super Sniffer!

Random House. · Random House
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Follow Chase and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol as he uses his Super Sniffer to find fun and excitement around Adventure Bay. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this hardcover scratch-and-sniff storybook featuring ten awesome scents!
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On the Spot: Countless Funny Stories

Amy Krouse Rosenthal · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Transform an ordinary story into a silly one with stickers or found objects in this Mad Libs-esque adventure! For fans of Press Here and Tap the Magic Tree.New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Uni the Unicorn and I Wish You More) , Lea Redmond, and Sanne te Loo have created...
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Old Dog Baby Baby

Julie Fogliano · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

old doglazy lazylying on the kitchen floorhere comes babybabycrawling through the kitchen doorFollow the antics of a curious baby and his silly old dog in this funny, rhythmic, and joyful picture book from Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.
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The Most Magnificent Thing

Ashley Spires · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. ?She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just...
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Construction

Sally Sutton · Candlewick Pr
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadwork and Demolition returns to the construction site, where big machines and busy workers dig, hoist, and hammer away.There's lots of noise and excitement involved in building a library! Preschoolers will clamor to take a close look. Award-winning...
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Meet the Neighbors!

Natalie Shaw · Simon Spotlight; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

The Neighborhood of Make-Believe is full of friendly faces. Get to know them all in this board book with tabs! Get to know all of the friends in Daniel Tigers Neighborhood! Soon theyll be your friends, too! This sturdy board book features a tab on every spread, each featuring a different...
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Ollie's First Year

Jonathan London · University of Alaska Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It's easy to find joy in a playful, agile creature that enjoys sliding on its belly. River otters are among the most adorable, charismatic animals in North America, and with a territory that spans the continent, they're a far-reaching favorite. Ollie's First Year is a lively...
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I Want To Be in a Scary Story

SEAN TAYLOR · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Monster may think he wants to be in a scary story, but then again . . . A hilarious return by the team that brought us Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise.Our author would like to write a funny story, but his main character - Monster - has a different idea. He wants to be the star of a chilling,...
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Duncan the Story Dragon

Amanda Driscoll · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A charming story about the joys of reading that is perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Stellaluna.Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately . . . so does his book. Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it's not so great...
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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel

Adam Rubin · Dial Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The hilarious sequel to the smokin' hot New York Times best seller, perfect for story time News alert! It has just been discovered that there are NO MORE TACOS left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. If only there was a way for the dragons...
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Flora and the Ostrich: An Opposites Book by Molly Idle

Molly Schaar Idle · Chronicle Books
Pages: 20
Format: Board book

Inspired by Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this series of board books is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a new feathered friend seems so different from her, Flora discovers that opposites, in fact, attract! Featuring fold-out pages and Molly Idle's graceful...
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I Am a Cat

Galia Bernstein · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being "cat" enough. According to them, he just doesn't measure up. He doesn't have Lion's mane or Cheetah's...
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