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Mustafa

MARIE-LOUISE GAY · Groundwood Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Mustafa and his family traveled a long way to reach their new home. Some nights Mustafa dreams about the country he used to live in, and he wakes up not knowing where he is. Then his mother takes him out to the balcony to see the moon -- the same moon as in their old country. In the park,...

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Sofia's Party Shoes

Jacqueline Jules · Picture Window Books
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Sofia finally gets to attend her first quinceañera! Her mom even buys her some new shoes. But when Sofia ruins her new shoes before the big party, Sofia might not get to attend after all. This early chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series includes Spanish words in the text, a Spanish...
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Eye Wonder: Big Cats

DK Publishing · DK Children; Revised edition
Format: Hardcover

In Eye Wonder: Big Cats come face to face with the world's biggest cats, from lounging leopards to speeding cheetahs. Explore their different habitats, spend a night with nocturnal hunters, and meet unusual cats like the water-loving fishing cat. A precursor to DK's awarding-winning...
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Dragon Masters #2: Saving the Sun Dragon

Tracey West · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback

DRAGON MASTERS has it all--dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations...
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I am Gandhi

Brad Meltzer · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Gandhi's peaceful revolution is the focus of this picture book, part of the inspiring New York Times bestselling biography series about heroes.

As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant...
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Pinkalicious: Fashion Fun

Victoria Kann · Harper
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read story about creativity, ingenuity, and fashion.

Pinkalicious decides that she and her friends should play dress-up using her mother's clothes. But when Mommy asks them to find something...

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Mostly Monsterly

Tammi Sauer · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

Bernadette might seem like an ordinary monster, but sometimes she likes to do some very unmonsterlike things, like pick flowers. And pet kittens. And bake. When the time comes for Bernadette to go to Monster Academy, she's just a teensy bit nervous. Her classmates just don't understand...
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Oink

David Elliot · Gecko Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A comical story akin to Five Minutes' Peace about a very busy bath. Pig is having a lovely bath. In come Sheep, Cow, Horse....They are very noisy! What can Pig do to make them go away? Pig must think of something smart and quick.

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Daddy's Sandwich

Pip Jones · Faber & Faber Children's
Pages: 26
Format: Board book

"Kids will love groaning over all of the crazy ingredients, and then they'll want to make a sandwich for someone they love!"- School Library Journal"This book may spark inspiration -- dads best hide their treasures." - Kirkus ReviewsJoin one little girl on her quest...
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DK Readers L2: THE LEGO® NINJAGO MOVIE

DK. · DK Children
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Join the Secret Ninja Force on their adventures!

Meet the members of the Secret Ninja Force. Learn how the train with Master Wu and how they keep Ninjago City safe. Discover what happens when they work together. Find out what it takes to be a Ninja.

Level 2 is for children...

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La La La: A Story of Hope

KATE DICAMILLO · Candlewick
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover

Conceived by Kate DiCamillo and featuring enchanting illustrations by Jaime Kim, this nearly wordless graphic story follows a little girl in search of a friend.

"La la la . . . la." A little girl stands alone and sings, but hears no response. Gathering her courage and her curiosity,...
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Cats

Lisa J Amstutz · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Meow! Meow! Cats make fun pets. Some have short hair and some have long hair. Some have flat noses and others have stubby tails. Young readers will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet cats, and discover why these curious creatures make amazing pets.
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Goldfish on Vacation

Sally Lloyd-Jones · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From a New York Times bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator comes a humorous tale based on an amazing-but-true story about the summer a city fountain was used as a goldfish pond.

H, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish...
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Surprise!

MIKE HENSON · words & pictures
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Badger wants to show Rabbit something. But why do the lights keep going on and off? There are plenty of surprises in store for the animals in this simple, vibrant picture book which is both a mystery and a guessing game. As young readers prepare to turn the pages, they can try to predict...
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My First Book of Hockey: A Rookie Book

Editors of Sports Illustrated for Kids · Sports Illustrated Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Next up in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains the coolest game in the world to its youngest fans.

The puck drops, skates flash, and sticks fly-a hockey game is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full...
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