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Twinderella, A Fractioned Fairy Tale

Corey Rosen Schwartz · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Have you heard the story of Cinderella? Well, you don't know the half of it. Cinderella had a twin sister, Tinderella. They each did half the housework, half the mending, and half the mean step-sister tending. But when they meet only one prince, what will they do? The whole story has twice...
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Hello, Door

Alastair Heim · little bee books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In Hello, Door, kids can follow a thieving fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn't his.Hello, door. Hello, house. Hello, mat. Hello, mouse! In this ode to the classic "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"...
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Shake the Tree!: a minibombo book

CHIARA VIGNOCCHI · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

There's a whole lot of shaking going on - and a funny final twist - as a series of hungry animals seek shelter in an obliging tree.Mouse spots a nut high up in a tree. "Mmm," she says. "I'm going to gobble that up!" So she shakes the tree a little to the right, and she shakes...
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How to Grow a Dinosaur

Jill Esbaum · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Big brother dinosaur can't wait to teach the new baby everything he knows in this funny, sweet, surprisingly practical "guide" for big siblings, from the celebrated artist of I Don't Want to Be a FrogGood news: Your mom's hatching a baby! Bad news: Babies take their sweet time....
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Klondike, Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes!

Amanda Driscoll · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Join a hungry seal as he attempts the impossible task of waiting until his sister's party to eat a delicious birthday cupcake in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for fans of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.What's the one thing you could say to make birthday cupcakes even more delicious...
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Love

Matt de la Pen?a · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all."In the beginning there is light and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your...
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Love, Mama

JEANETTE BRADLEY · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book Love, Mama is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love.When Mama leaves her young penguin Kipling, he knows she'll return...
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Kate, Who Tamed The Wind

Elizabeth Garton Scanlon · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about a girl who solves a windy problem with an environmentally sound solution: planting trees.A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Luckily,...
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The Tiptoeing Tiger

PHILIPPA LEATHERS · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Every child who has ever crept up behind someone and shouted "roar!" will enjoy this utterly adorable story with a gentle final twist.Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying . . . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He's just...
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Be Kind

PAT ZIETLOW MILLER · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash comes a thoughtful picture book about the power of kindness.When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing...
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No Biggy!: A Story About Overcoming Everyday Obstacles

ELYCIA RUBIN · Rodale Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The empowering book sweeping the nation that's helping kids and parents successfully manage frustration.Getting frustrated is a part of life! And, whether Kiki is working on squeezing toothpaste right onto her toothbrush, getting the zipper to slide all the way up her jacket, or spreading...
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Nobody's Duck

MARY SULLIVAN · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When a duck mysteriously arrives on an alligator's lawn, they set off to discover just who the duck belongs to. From the library to skydiving, from exasperation to laughter, the two make an unexpected discovery about friendship. Readers will delight in this odd couple's wacky adventures...
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Saving Kate's Flowers

Cindy Sommer · Arbordale Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Fall is here and Kate is determined to save her flowers from the winter cold. Mom shows her how to scoop the flowers out of the ground, transplant them into pots, and give them water. Kate pots a couple flowers . . . and then some more...and a few more. With Mom distracted on the phone,...
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Charlie the Caterpillar

Andy Gutman · Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Pages: 26
Format: Hardcover

Charlie, He is kind to all he meets, Super cute and super sweet ... When Charlie the caterpillar looks in the mirror, all he sees is what's missing. But with the help of some caring and colorful friends, he begins to learn it's what inside that counts! Charlie, It doesn't matter what...
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Ducks Away!

Mem Fox · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Count along with Mother Duck as her ducklings try to waddle across the bridge. When a sudden gust of wind sweeps one of Mother Duck's ducklings into the river, she doesn't know what to do. With four ducklings on the bridge and one below, Mother Duck is torn as to which way to go. Suddenly,...
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Be Brave, Little Penguin

Giles Andreae · Orchard Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement...
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Dino Duckling

ALISON MURRAY · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In this fun and endearing celebration of differences, a dinosaur finds a home with a family of ducks--a fresh twist on the beloved "The Ugly Duckling" tale.Even as an egg, Dino Duckling is different from all the other baby ducks. And when he's born, no one seems to notice that...
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Claudia & Moth

Jennifer Hansen Rolli · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A small girl with a passion for nature turns to her new passion for art as the seasons turn colder.Claudia loves butterflies. Blue ones. Yellow ones. Purple ones with dots. And since she can't take them home, she paints them in all their beautiful colors. But when winter comes, there are no more...
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Edie Is Ever So Helpful

Sophy Henn · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Edie is a funny, well-intentioned force of nature who leaves a trail of damage wherever she goes. Olivia meets Fancy Nancy.Edie is EVER so helpful. In fact, helping is one of the things she's best at! Some might even say she's too good. Whether it's helping her family wake up bright and early...
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A Peaceful Garden

LUCY LONDON · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two cats lead the way as young readers learn how to choose seeds, dig holes, and water their plants to create their own peaceful garden. From carrots and lettuce to sunflowers and daisies, this is a garden that children will be eager to plant and tend.With comforting text from Lucy London...
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Poppy, Buttercup, Bluebell, and Dandy

FIONA WOODCOCK · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Watch a gorgeous garden bloom and grow in this enchanting new picture book from rising star Fiona Woodcock!A group of beautiful and feisty young wildflowers on skateboards and scooters zoom through the pages of this stunning book, spreading flower seeds as they go. Together they transform...
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Wordy Birdy

Tammi Sauer · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Meet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! A hilarious new story from Tammi Sauer, beloved author of Nugget & Fang, Chicken Dance, and My Alien. Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. "Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky. . . ." But does she love...
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