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The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael

BONNY BECKER · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Bonny Becker and Mark Fearing join forces for a deliciously spooky story -- with a twist ending that'll leave readers hungry for more. When the Thirteen bus pulls up one dreary, stormy evening, something about it doesn't seem quite right. The driver grins down with a mouthful of long,...
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Bundle Up

Jennifer Gordon Sattler · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 22
Format: Board book

Starting with a pair of yellow mittens, a purple hippo prepares to bundle up to go outside and play in the snow. Using humor and visual clues, primary and secondary colors are identified for the toddler set. The third entry in a new board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler (Dirty Birdies...
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Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

DAV PILKEY · Graphix
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous...
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The Dress and the Girl

Camille Andros · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A little girl and her favorite dress dream of an extraordinary life. They enjoy simple pleasures together on a beautiful Greek island. They watch the sunset, do chores, and pick wildflowers on the way home. One day, the dress and the girl must leave the island and immigrate to the United...
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Austin Plays Fair: A Team Dungy Story About Football

Tony Dungy · Harvest House Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Fair Play Is Always the Right Way Austin loves playing flag football for the Trentwood Tigers. There is only one problem. His team has lost six games in a row, and he doesn't like losing. At his next game, Austin's teammate has a plan to trick the other team. It works, but Austin...
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¡Esperar no es fácil!

Mo Willems · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 57
Format: Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more . . .
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Chasma Knights

KATE REED PETTY · First Second
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Beryl lives in a world full of toys. But these aren't your ordinary toys -- they're mechanical marvels that almost seem alive! And at the slightest touch, these toys "catalyze," that is, they merge with their owner and give them special abilities.But not Beryl. She's...
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Bigger than you

Hyewon Kyung · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"A group of young dinosaurs builds a seesaw and takes turns playing on it until the bossy, big, and TERRIBLE Tyrannosaurus interrupts their game in a fit of temper. All ends well, though, when Mom steps in and encourages a peaceful and a productive end to the conflict. Hyewon...
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Canada

Jessica Dean · Jump!, Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Canada. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...
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Duck and Hippo Give Thanks

JONATHAN LONDON · Two Lions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Duck and Hippo are thankful for good friends!It's the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to share the special day with...
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