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There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake

Loren Long · Philomel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Built for giggles and fun read-alouds, this classic children's song has been adapted by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love and Otis, Loren Long!There's a log on the bottom of the lakeThere's a log on the bottom of the lakeThere's a log?There's a log!There's...
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Crow Not Crow

JANE YOLEN · Cornell Lab Publishing Group
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling children's author, Jane Yolen, and her son Adam Stemple have teamed up to write a gentle tale of a father introducing his daughter to the joys of bird watching using the "Crow, not Crow" method for distinguishing birds. Elizabeth Dulemba's delightfully...
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Sloppy Takes the Plunge

SEAN JULIAN · NorthSouth Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Everyone loves a good hug and a good bath! Sloppy the tree dragon doesn't want to take a bath. "Being mucky is what a tree dragon is all about." Could it be that getting clean is nearly as fun as getting dirty?
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When I Grow Up

Julie Chen · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A little boy shares with his mom his dreams of what he might be when he grows up in this tender picture book from the host of The Talk and Big Brother, Julie Chen, and New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor recipient Diane Goode.One night while getting ready for bed a little...
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Prince & Knight

Daniel Haack · little bee books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in a most unexpected place.Thank you," he told his parents."I appreciate that you tried,but I'm looking for something specialin a partner by my side."Once...
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The Wall in the Middle of the Book

Jon Agee · Dial Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

A knight who feels secure on his side of the wall that divides his book discovers that his side is not as safe as he thought, and the other side is not as threatening.
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Good Rosie!

KATE DICAMILLO · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo and cartoonist Harry Bliss introduce some delightfully doggy dogs in a warm, funny tale of a timid pup who needs a friend.Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together,...
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Being You

Alexs Pate · Capstone Editions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning author and professor Alexs Pate delivers a message of hope and self-discovery in a time of uncertainty in our world. YOU is a beautiful picture book celebrating every readers' individuality and talents. With an authentic voice, YOU's poetic message of love and optimism...
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Monster Academy

Jane Yolen · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Come along with Principal Frank N. Stein into a bright, energetic classroom where the class pet is a big purple boa constrictor, recess is in a swamp, and class bats help build a Creepy Castle in the Monster Maker's Lab. When Tornado Jo, a new student, roars into class, a storm is brewing....
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Lorraine

Ketcham Secor · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Old Crow Medicine Show founder and Grammy award-winning musician Ketch Secor teams up with Ashley Bryan Award-winning illustrator Higgins Bond to create this sweeping, epic Americana story about the power of music and family. "Who needs a whistle or some shiny thingwhen you've...
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There's a Dragon in Your Book

Tom Fletcher · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

OH NO! There's a dragon in this picture book by bestselling author, YouTube star, and musician Tom Fletcher--author of There's a Monster in Your Book!First, there's an egg in your book. Then the cutest baby dragon you've ever seen hatches from it. But don't tickle its nose, and whatever...
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Sweet Dreaming

Julia Rawlinson · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"I can't sleep!" said Molly."You can," said her Mom. "Just think of a story and sleep will soon come..."When Molly can't fall asleep, her Mom has the perfect remedy: a soothing bedtime story! Mom dreams up a variety of sleep-inducing scenarios, but Molly...
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Dreamers

Yuyi Morales · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams...and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and five-time...
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The Thank You Book

Mary Lyn Ray · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and Deborah Underwood's The Quiet Book, The Thank You Book explores the many ways of being thankful that can fill a child's day. Timely, wise, and accessible, the poetic text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have...
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Three Grumpy Trucks

Todd Tarpley · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance) .Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! How long can three busy trucks keep it up before...MELTDOWN?...
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The Day You Begin

Jacqueline Woodson · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's LiteratureNational Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect,...
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What Can You Do with a Toolbox?

Anthony Carrino · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From HGTV stars, cousins, and best friends John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino comes a fun-filled picture book that introduces young readers to the tools in a toolbox and how to use them.A hammer. Nails. A screwdriver. How do we use them? Using simple language, cousins Anthony and John introduce...
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The Tigon and the Liger

Keilly Swift · Lantana Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Tyler the tigon has a tiger for a dad and a lion for a mom, so where does he fit in? A delightful story in rhyming verse about learning to love the skin you're in.
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Race Cars Go Fast

Patricia Harris · Powerkids Pr
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

In this imaginative book inspired by the HABA game Monza, six race cars come to life at night. The story expands on concepts introduced by the game, teaching readers about colors in a fun and creative way. As the cars venture off the track to discover nearby towns, readers will learn about...
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A Cub in the Tub

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

A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators,...
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A Home in the Barn

MARGARET WISE BROWN · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and Big Red Barn, this never-before-published picture book from beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown tells the comforting, snowy story of animals seeking shelter from the cold in a big warm barn.Brought to beautiful life...
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Bread Lab!

Kim Binczewski · Readers to Eaters
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

It's a sleepy Saturday morning for most people, but not for Iris, who has to feed her many pets before Aunt Mary arrives. Iris likes to call Aunt Mary "Plant Mary" because she is a plant scientist. Today Aunt Mary wants to experiment with making whole wheat sourdough bread...
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Imagine!

Rau?l Colo?n · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling artist Raul Colón comes a wordless picture book about a visit to the museum and the power of art and imagination.After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that makes...
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