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The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales

Lachenmeyer, Nathaniel · First Second
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

With a deft, lively text from Nathaniel Lachenmeyer and eye-popping, painterly art by Simini Blocker, The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Talesis the perfect read for kids who love a good yarn -- and good comics!A genie just wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally...
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Drawing God

Karen Kiefer · Paraclete Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Picasso's artistic inspiration takes hold of young Emma's faith imagination in this beautifully illustrated debut picture book about how we all see God differently. "This urge to draw something beyond spectacular would not leave my side. 'What should I draw?' I thought....
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Farm

Arlon, Penelope · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Go on a journey down on the farm with the LEGO(R) minifigures and see fun animals and learn fun facts all about farming. You'll find great LEGO building ideas, too!LEGO minifigures show you the world in a unique nonfiction program. This leveled reader is part...
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How I Met My Monster

Noll, Amanda · Flashlight Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath...
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I Want a Dog

Jon Agee · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on MarsThe Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl with her wagon is ready...
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Piper and Mabel: Two Very Wild but Very Good Dogs

Melanie Shankle · ZONDERVAN
Format: Hardcover

Piper & Mabel is written by Melanie Shankle, New York Times bestselling author of four books and the hilarious voice behind the wildly popular Big Mama Blog. In her debut children's book, Melanie shares the adventures of her two very wild but very good dogs, Piper and Mabel.When...
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Such a Good Boy:

Marianna Coppo · Chronicle Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate kids' book about dogs, being good, being bad, and being yourself!From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of Petra.Meet Buzz the dog.He's such a good boy.Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. . and a lot of very well-behaved friends.Buzz would never dream...
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The Magic Flute

Raschka, Chris · Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

From Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Chris Raschka comes a gorgeously illustrated retelling of Mozart's classic opera, The Magic Flute.The Magic Flute is the favorite choice of many opera lovers. But ask any of them to tell you the rambunctious,...
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Except When They Don't

Gehl, Laura · little bee books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want to!Girls perform to fairy songs.Boys play football all day long.Boys yell, "Boo!" and run away. Girls like kittens and ballet.Except...
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A Kite for Moon

Jane Yolen · Zonderkidz
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children's book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing.What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life...
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