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Hare and Tortoise

Alison Murray · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop's fable with a mischievous twist.Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He's the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally...
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Big Choo

Stephen Shaskan · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

PUFF! PUFF! CHUGGA-CHUGGA! CHUGGA-CHUGGA!Little Choo wants to be just like his dad, Papa Pufferbelly, but there's more to becoming Big Choo than he ever expected! He'll need all of his bravery, speed, strength, and smarts to roll on the main line. And Little Choo learns the biggest lesson...
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Mouse Loves Summer

Lauren Thompson · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

On a bright sunny day Mouse and Minka celebrate summer with a picnic in the park in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about summer!One sunny summer day, Mouse and Minka head outside to play! They decide to go on a picnic in the park where they discover: drippy, sweet, wet watermelon;...
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GOA Kids - Goats of Anarchy: Polly and Her Duck Costume: The true story of a little blind rescue goat

WALTER FOSTER JR. CREATIVE TEAM. · Walter Foster Jr
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Polly and Her Duck Costume tells the true story of Polly, a little blind goat who was rescued by Leanne Lauricella, rescuer of farmyard animals and founder of the immensely popular Instagram account The Goats of Anarchy. Polly has some trouble adapting to her new life until her new mom gives...
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Anywhere Farm

Phyllis Root · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

For any anywhere farm, here's all that you need: soil and sunshine, some water, a seed.You might think a farm means fields, tractors, and a barnyard full of animals. But you can plant a farm anywhere you like! A box or a bucket, a boot or a pan - almost anything can be turned into a home...
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Over the River and Through the Wood

Emma Randall · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh--so hop in, hold tight, and join the journey in this dazzling holiday classic!In this stunning paper-over-board picture book, a blustering wind stings the toes and bites the nose, but hearts are warm and there's lots to eat--for 'tis Thanksgiving...
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Dreaming of You

AMY VANDERWATER · Boyds Mills Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This lyrical and beautifully illustrated lullaby picture book prepares children ages 3-6 for bedtime by imagining what animals dream.This soothing bedtime story explores the question, When animals sleep, what do they see in their dreams? The lyrical text tells readers that chipmunks dream...
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Maple & Willow's Christmas Tree

Lori Nichols · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Lori Nichols's delightful book celebrates the bond of two nature-loving sisters, and their ability to find fantastic kid-powered solutions to any problem - and it will give allergy sufferers an extra reason to celebrate. Maple and Willow love trees - and now they are getting their first...
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Playtime?

Jeff Mack · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This funny picture book ode to the struggles of bedtime is perfect for fans of Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! Bedtime can be a challenge for the best of us. But when you're a fun-loving, overactive pet gorilla, bedtime is downright hard. Who would want to go to sleep when...
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Goldilocks and the Just Right Potty

LEIGH HODGKINSON · Nosy Crow
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Goldilocks wants to wear underwear - big-girl underwear that's not too silly and not too frilly, but just right. But that means she also needs to find the "just right" potty. Will she know when she needs to go? And will she get to the potty in time? Find out in this lighthearted...
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Go, Otto, Go!

David Milgrim · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Otto the robot builds a spaceship in this funny and poignant Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator David Milgrim is part of the award-winning, star-reviewed The Adventures of Otto series!See Otto work. Work, work,...
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Little Whale

Jo Weaver · Peachtree Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Voyage through the warm, southern seas with a new whale calf and its mother.Together, Little Whale and Gray Whale swim under midnight skies and through coral reefs teeming with life as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north to feed. Gray Whale gently guides her baby along the way,...
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Miffy at the Library

Maggie Testa · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Miffy takes a trip to the library in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a popular episode of Miffy's Adventures Big and Small.Miffy and Grunty are excited to help Aunt Alice at the library. Putting books on shelves is fun ... until they learn that they are doing it the wrong...
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Bug Alphabet

PEANUCKLE. · Rodale Kids
Pages: 28
Format: Board book

Mrs. Peanuckle's Bug Alphabet introduces babies and toddlers to all sorts of interesting bugs. Perfect to read aloud, this creepy, crawly adventure will engage children and parents alike with its vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts about bugs. Learning the ABCs has never been...
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Miffy Rides a Bike

Maggie Testa · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Miffy learns to ride a bike in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a popular episode of Miffy's Adventures Big and Small.Miffy is excited to ride her new bike. Snuffy, the dog, even comes along! After a few ups and downs, Miffy finds herself with a boo-boo. Luckily, Mummy...
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