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Old MacDonald Had a Baby

Emily Snape · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A non-traditional family stars in Old MacDonald Had a Baby, a contemporary picture book from Emily Snape and K-Fai Steele.

New babies are challenging! Old MacDonald, a young father, has his hands full. From feeding to diapering to bathing his baby, he soon realizes he needs...

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The House That Zack Built

Alison Murray · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A buzzy fly and a mischievous kitten make a mess on the farm in this contemporary twist on a classic rhyme.

This is the fly that
buzzed on by
over the house
that Zack built . . .

Readers in the know may recognize Zack and his trusty...
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Duck, Duck, Moose!

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen · Disney Editions
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

Duck and Duck are preparing for a party, and each step of the way, Moose inadvertently messes things up. When he disappears in shame, Duck and Duck must go find him so he can join in the party-which was for him! The slapstick physical humor of Duck, Duck, Moose will have kids overcome with...
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Planes Go

Steve Light · Chronicle Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

The helicopter goes, "PITTATATATA PITTATATATA PITTATATATA." The jumbo jet goes, "Wheeeeeeeee VRRRRRRRRRRUUUHHHHHHHHHMMM." The propeller plane goes, "HUK HUK HUK WHIRRRRRRR WHIRRRRRR." Prepare for liftoff with 8 exciting aircraft and the noises they make in this...
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The Itsy Bitsy Pilgrim

Jeffrey Burton · Little Simon
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

A fun and playful Thanksgiving twist on the favorite nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"!The itsy bitsy pilgrim sailed the ocean blue. On the Mayflower to a home that's new! They helped build the houses, they helped shovel snow. Then some itsy bitsy new friends came by and said...
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The Bear Who Wasn't There

LeUyen Pham · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This book is about Bear... so what happens when he doesn't show up on his page? Who will find him? Will it be Giraffe, who himself seems to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or Cow, or perhaps even the author herself?

One thing's for sure--it probably won't be Duck....

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Fisher-Price Little People Who's on the Farm?

Matt Mitter · Reader's Digest Children's Books,
Pages: 10
Format: Print book

It's fun guessing which Fisher-Price farm animals are hiding behind the flaps in this adorable book. Includes a fun pop-up on the last page!Cute cows, sheep, pigs, and horses are all hiding behind the flaps in this interactive book. Engaging rhymes prompt kids to guess who they think...
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Draw the Line

KATHRYN OTOSHI · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One.

When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together -- magic happens!

But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed.

Push!...

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Who's in the Tree?: and Other Lift-the-Flap Surprises

Craig Shuttlewood · Sterling
Pages: 16
Format: Hardcover

An elephant in the sky? A peacock in the sea? Are creatures hiding where they shouldn't be? Lift the large flaps, follow the romping rhyme, and find each face that's out of place. Graphic artist Craig Shuttlewood whisks kids from desert to forest to ocean deep - and finally to the zoo,...
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Rocket Says Look Up!

Nathan Bryon · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Meet Rocket--a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they're doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book.

A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her--even her big brother, Jamal,...
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What Happens Next? Seed to Plant

Scholastic Inc. · Childrens Pr; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

These board books are bursting with the enthusiasm of a toddler exploring the world for the first time. Engaging text and adorable artwork and photos introduce toddlers to familiar first experiences in these playful die-cut board books. Die-cut tabs make the books easy for toddlers to hold...
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Flora and the Chicks: A Counting Book by Molly Idle

Molly Schaar Idle · Chronicle Books LLC
Pages: 20
Format: Print book

Inspired by the main character of the Caldecott Honor book Flora and the Flamingo, this new series of board books is perfect for the very youngest Flora fans. When a nest of eggs begins to hatch, how will Flora ever keep up with so many chicks? Featuring fold-out pages and Molly Idle's...
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I Like to Be with My Family

Rachel Kalban · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 26
Format: Print book

Family time is very special in this grr-ific padded board book based on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.Daniel Tiger loves to be with his family, because family time is very special to him! Join Daniel as he spends some time with Mom, Dad, and baby Margaret in this sweet padded board book....
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Rules of the House

Mac Barnett · Disney * Hyperion Books
Pages: 48
Format: Book

Ian always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time-especially "Don't pinch. " So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug,...
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Good Sports, Win or Lose

BreAnn Rumsch · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

What does it mean for players to be Good Sports? When some basketball players choose to be kind and show respect, everyone has fun, no matter how the game ends. Cheer them on when they are Good Sports, Win or Lose!
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