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Missing Mommy: A Book About Bereavement

Rebecca Cobb · Henry Holt
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Some time ago, we said good-bye to Mommy. I am not sure where she has gone.Honest and straightforward, this touching story explores the many emotions a bereaved child may experience, from anger and guilt to sadness and bewilderment. Ultimately, Missing Mommy focuses on the positive -- the recognition...
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The Queen's Hat

Steve Antony · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda and Betty Goes Bananas! A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvelous adventure for the Queen, lots of Queen's men, and one very special hat. Just where will that hat land? Following a hysterical, epic hat chase, the Queen...
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Ninja Bunny

Jennifer Gray Olson · Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A fresh, funny, and hip picture book about a little bunny who wants to be . . . a ninja! How to be a SUPER AWESOME NINJA: · Rule #1. You must always work alone. · Rule #2. You must be super sneaky, especially in the most dangerous of situations. · Rule #3. A super awesome ninja...
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The Bear's Surprise

Benjamin Chaud · Chronicle Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Hibernation is over and Little Bear is ready for another adventure! But where is Papa Bear? Never fear, Little Bear will find him! Follow the curious cub through interactive cutouts on every page of this detail-rich extravaganza: into a bustling forest, deep beneath a mysterious cave, and en route...
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Druthers

Matt Phelan · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

With warmth and humor, award-winning author-illustrator Matt Phelan follows a child as she leads her daddy on some rainy-day flights of fancy.It's raining and raining and raining, and Penelope is bored. "What would you do if you had your druthers?" asks her daddy. Well, if Penelope...
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Vincent and the Night

Adele Enersen · Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) , LLC
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

In the tradition of Harold and the Purple Crayon, an inventive and charming bedtime story that blends whimsical art and sweet photographic touches. Vincent is a very clever boy. So when the night rolls in like a warm blanket, he unravels it and begins to play. The threads of the night become...
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Father's chinese opera.

Rich Lo · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

"A little boy wishes to join his father's Chinese opera but learns that you must work hard in order to reach your goals. With an author's note at the end"--
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The Secret Life of Squirrels

Nancy Rose · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Adorable squirrels as you've never seen them!
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Just a Duck?

Carin Bramsen · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Carin Bramsens beloved Hey, Duck! characters return in this humorous and heartwarming picture book about friendship. Now that Cat has learned to play games that Duck enjoys, its Ducks turn to try things that Cat likes. However, climbing trees and swatting at leaves prove to be a bit tricky...
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The Loopy Coop Hens: Letting Go

Janet Morgan Stoeke · Dial
Format: Hardcover

Pip, Midge, and Dot, the lovable, goofy hens of Loopy Coop Farm, are back in their third adventure. This time they wrestle with the age old question: Why do apples fall? On their way to their own unique conclusion, they are first scared silly, then end up just acting silly. Showing bravery,...
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