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"I'm Not Santa!"

Jonathan Allen · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Baby Owl is just out in the snowy woods, playing with his sled ... so why does Baby Hare insist on mistaking him for Santa? Is Santa the only one allowed to wear a red hat? And doesn't Baby Hare know the difference between a sled and a sleigh?It'll take no less than a surprise...
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Peek-a-Pet!

Jorge Luis Borges · Dutton
Pages: 12
Format: Print book

With its oversize flaps and bright, bold illustrations, this follow-up to the highly successful Peek-a-Zoo! is sure to be a hit with young readers. On every page, kids play peek-a-boo with different pets. Each animal sound becomes part of the game: Guess who? "Peek-a-woof!" says...
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Marigold Finds the Magic Words

Mike Malbrough · Philomel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In his second starring role, Marigold, the fussy cat with a comically short fuse, sees his birthday party upended by a group of party-crashing birds, with hilarious results -- and a lesson in "please" and "thank you." For fans of the Don't Let the Pigeon series!Marigold...
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Princess Surprises (Disney Princess)

Andrea Posner-Sanchez · RH/Disney; Brdbk edition
Pages: 8
Format: Board book

Disney Princess fans ages 4 and under will love this interactive new book featuring sliding windows on the cover and interior pages. Little girls can slide each window open to uncover the hidden princess surprises! Tiana, Cinderella, and Ariel star in this sturdy and fun-filled book.
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Elbow Grease

John Cena · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From superstar entertainer John Cena comes a new picture-book series all about perseverance and believing in yourself, featuring a little monster truck named Elbow Grease!Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He's smaller than his four brothers, but wants to prove...
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Hocus Focus

James Sturm · First Second Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

All day long, the Knight peels turnips. This isn't what she had in mind for her first magic lesson. She wants to make a magic potion, not soup! Things get a lot more exciting when she steals the wizard's magic wand and spell book. Her potion transforms Edward into a giant worm -- and he's...
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That Fruit Is Mine!

Anuska Allepuz · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When five fruit-loving elephants spot a scrumptious hard-to-reach fruit high up in a tree, it's a race to see who can claim it first! But after one too many fumbles, the elephants begin to lose their cool, and the highly coveted fruit is whisked away by the teeny-tiniest of all jungle...
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Betty Bunny Didn't Do It

Michael Kaplan · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Olivia and Eloise, make room for Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist. From the creator of Disney's Dog with a Blog, this funny book in the Betty Bunny series shows the value of honesty from a preschooler's special point of view. When Betty Bunny breaks a lamp, she has a brand-new...
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The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

Mo Willems · Hyperion Book CH
Pages: 12
Format: Board book

In Dont Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the pigeon dreamed of driving the titular bus. In this board book, readers will see him deliriously emoting at the thought of driving a plane, a train, a car, and more, all in his uproariously over-the-top style.,
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A Plane Goes Ka-Zoom!

Jonathan London · Henry Holt & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Planes can do all sorts of things: they can carry people, they can carry pets; their engines roar; their lights twinkle. So join this brother and sister duo as they check out all sorts of planes and fly the friendly skies. An ideal choice for preschoolers, especially those who love vehicles...
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Tea Rex

Molly Idle · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Some tea parties are for grown-ups.Some are for girls.But this tea party is for a very special guest.And it is important to follow some rules . . . like providing comfortable chairs,and good conversation,and yummy food.But sometimes that is not enough for special guests,especially when...
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Ducking for Apples

Lynne Berry · Henry Holt
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Blue sky! Sunshine! Head outside!Let's ride bikes!" five ducks decide.The five little ducks can't wait to ride their bikes. Will they use their training wheels? No way! Teetering, swerving, tottering, curving, they ride full-steam until two ducks spy trees with ripe red apples...
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Puppy Mudge Has a Snack

Cynthia Rylant · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Welcome Mudge! Welcome Mudge! Mudge is Henry's puppy. Mudge is cute. Mudge is snuggly. Mudge also has a BIG appetite! With a hungry pup on his hands, will Henry get ANYTHING to eat?
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