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Pearla and her Unpredictably Perfect Day: A story about how a sprinkling of mistakes can be a recipe for success

Rochel Lieberman · Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Pearla loves to bake! Her favourite foods are cookies and cupcakes, which she sells at her dad's bakery. She always tries very hard to make her baking absolutely perfect, but one day Pearla is so busy that she makes a huge mistake! Have fun with Pearla as she learns how to adapt when...
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DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda

Catherine Saunders · DK Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

In DK Star Wars readers, stunning photographs combine with engaging age-appropriate stories, creating a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills! DK Readers: Level 3: Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda Yoda, the legendary...
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Olive Spins a Tale

Megan Atwood · Picture Window Books
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

When it comes to long-distance friendships, a delayed response or no response at all can lead to plenty of hurt feelings. Cross-country pen pals Molly and Olive find that out the hard way when an unanswered gift causes Olive to go a little crazy, spinning tales of trips to Paris and dinners...
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My Weirdest School #7: Ms. Joni Is a Phony!

Dan Gutman · Harpercollins Childrens B
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this seventh book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's picture day at Ella Mentry School! This year, Mr. Klutz has hired a weird photographer, Ms. Joni. She keeps saying "fabulous,"...
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Preaching to the Chickens

Jabari Asim · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up - a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think,...
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If You Were a Kid on the Oregon Trail

Josh Gregory · Children's Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

As Josephine Jenkins sets off on the Oregon Trail with her mother and younger brothers to reunite with her father out West, she realizes that her beloved diary has gone missing. Meanwhile, her fellow traveler Stephen Byrd is sad to be leaving his friends behind as his family makes the move...
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Tidy

Emily Gravett · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Pete the badger learns that being tidy isn't always the best thing in this save-the-environment picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Emily Gravett.Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy at all times, but what starts as the collecting of one fallen leaf...
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Retrievers

Laura K Murray · Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First edition

"A kindergarten-level introduction to retrievers, covering their personalities, behaviors, life span, and such defining features as their coats"--
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The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!

Nicole C Kear · Imprint
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Because being scared stinks!Seven-year-old Veronica Conti knows a thing or two. She knows that recess is the best part of the day. And if someone, like Maya, doesn't play at recess because she's too afraid of bugs, well, that's a HUGE problem! And it has to be fixed, pronto!But...
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How Does It Protect Itself?: Camouflage

Hyeon-gyeong Oh · big & SMALL
Pages: 29
Format: Print book

Animals have their own way of protecting themselves when they are in danger. Some use camouflage, while others try to scare the enemy. Some run away or pretend to be dead, while others retreat behind the armor of hard shell of prickles. Meet the amazing techniques animals have for survival.
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No Lie, Pigs

Jessica Gunderson · Picture Window Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Of course you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
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What's the Difference Between a Leopard and a Cheetah?

Lisa Bullard · Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Do you know the differences between a leopard and a cheetah? One animal has a thick powerful body. The other animal has a thin body for speed. Find out which animal is which.
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Secrets of the Circus

Kate Klise · Algonquin Of Chapel Hill
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

The members of the world's friendliest circus must band together and save Gert's secret pen pal--a pig named Pablo!--in another zany adventure in the series reviewers call "fun,"* "inventive,"† and "entertaining."‡
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The mystery of the riverboat robber

Geoffrey Hayes · Random House
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Is a robber loose in Boogle Bay? Otto the alligator investigates in this funny, high-spirited Otto & Uncle Tooth Mystery for early readers by Geoffrey Hayes, winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Otto wants to be a hero like Uncle Tooth, so he follows the shady figure who is skulking...
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Come Over To My House

Seuss Dr. · Beginner Books
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

A backlist gem unavailable for over 20 years gets a new look! This delightful Dr. Seuss book has come back - with a brand new look! Written in 1966, this multi-cultural Beginner Book about home and friendship features the good doctor's signature rhyme and all-new, charming artwork by award-winning...
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