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Sing, Don't Cry

Angela Dominguez · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Once a year, Abuelo comes from Mexico to visit his family. He brings his guitar, his music -- and his memories. In this story inspired by the life of Apolinar Navarrete Diaz -- author Angela Dominguez's grandfather and a successful mariachi musician -- Abuelo and his grandchildren sing...
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Home at Last

Vera B Williams · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A poignant, timely, and universal picture book about fear, adoption, family, and the joy of fatherhood, written by beloved and award-winning author Vera B. Williams and illustrated by the author in collaboration with two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.After Lester is adopted by Daddy...
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The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species

Sandra Markle · Millbrook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In the dark, Kristofer Helgen and a group of scientists peered up into the treetops of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Staring back at them was a furry, four-legged creature. Could it be the mysterious, wild olinguito? Helgen had been studying the olingo, a relative of raccoons, for years....
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Sheila the Shy Sheep

B A Hoena · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Combine s and h, and you have the sh sound. It lets you meet a shy sheep, drink a milkshake, and say hush a toothy shark. Join in on the fun in this outlandish story set to music. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Bowman · Blastoff! Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

"Leveled text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Chris Van Allsburg. Developed by literacy experts for students in second through fifth grade"--
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The Best Log in the Bog

Marv Alinas · Childs World Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

A frog requires the help of a dog to find a favorite log in a dense fog. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'og' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents...
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Tooth & Claw: The Wild World of Big Predators

Jim Arnosky · Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Lions and tigers and bears . . . and WOLVES - oh, my! Acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive by tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears...
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Batman's Hero Files

Billy Wrecks · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

A Step 2 Step into Reading reader is the perfect way to introduce boys and girls ages 4 to 6 to Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all the DC Super Friends. Plus 16 press-out battle cards add to the super hero fun! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple...
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How to Be Tolerant: A Question and Answer Book About Tolerance

Emily James · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Everyone has the ability to be tolerant. But what does that mean? Readers will learn through examples in a fun question and answer format that having respect for others whose beliefs, ideas, and backgrounds are different than yours shows tolerance.
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Lottie and Dottie Grow Pumpkins

Claire Burgess · Orion Children's
Pages: 61
Format: Paperback

A brand new blue Early Reader about two little girls who love gardening, with tips on growing your own pumpkins in time for Halloween from one of the UK's top gardening bloggers.Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books, perfect for building confidence in new readers...
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Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The Good for Nothing Button

Mo Willems · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Yellow Bird has a button. It does . . . nothing! It is a good for nothing button. Red Bird and Blue Bird are excited to try the button. But when they press it, they discover that the button makes them happy. Happy is something! A flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists the button does nothing....
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I Stay Active

Martha E H Rustad · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Learning to stay active is a tough job! Carefully leveled text allows the youngest readers to read independently and learn all about staying active.
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Rory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree

Liz Climo · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When Rory the Dinosaur starts to get excited for Christmas, he notices that his island home doesn't exactly have the best trees around for a festive holiday feel. So he and his dad set out to decorate their home the best way they can--but without the perfect tree Rory is worried that Christmas...
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Jackie Robinson

Wil Mara · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs introduce young learners to the most important and influential men and women in history. From presidents, to civil rights leaders, to visionary artists, young readers will learn about how these individuals worked to attain their goals and accomplished...
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Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig

Callie Barkley · Little Simon
Format: Print book

The Critter Club cares for a precocious pig that might just be giving Ellie good luck in the tenth book of the Critter Club series. When The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum, the girls are really excited. Theyve never had a pig at the club before! They love learning how to take...
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