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Who Feels Happy, Dear Dragon?

Margaret Hillert · Norwood House Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A boy and his pet dragon enjoy activities that make them feel happy including; making new friends, and getting a new pet kitten. Emphasizes the positive emotion of happiness. Teacher resources include note to caregivers, word list, reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics,...
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Stanley's Garage

William Bee · Peachtree Pub Ltd
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

Stanley is working at his garage today. From filling up Hattie's red sports car with gas to changing the tire on Shamus and Little Woo's blue car, it sure is a busy day. As his friends each come in with their car problems, Stanley knows just what to do to get them back on the road.
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Revenge of the Killer Worms #16

Nancy Krulik · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 123
Format: Print book

For this year's Pay It Forward Day, George and his friends volunteer to help serve dinner to homeless families. But when George finds out that his favorite movie star will be in town on the same day, he's torn. Should he keep his promise to the shelter, or miss the chance to meet his action...
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Turning cotton into clothes

Amy Hayes · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 24
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
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In a Cloud of Dust

Alma Fullerton · Pajama Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In a Tanzanian village school, Anna struggles to keep up. Her walk home takes so long that when she arrives, it is too dark to do her homework. Working through the lunch hour instead, she doesn't see the truck from the bicycle library pull into the schoolyard. By the time she gets out there,...
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We Are the Dinosaurs

Laurie Berkner · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music," (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book - a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.We are the dinosaurs Marching, marching...
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Sea Horses

Maddie Gibbs · PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

Describes the sea horses and discusses the stages of its life cycle.
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Teddy in Trouble

HOLLY WEBB · Tiger Tales
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding

Katy can't believe it when her parents agree to let her have a dog. And when she meets a lively puppy named Teddy, she's sure her family will fall in love with him, just as she has. But Katy's sister, Diana, is worried about how their cat, Misty, will react to the new arrival....
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Broadway Doggie #10

Nancy Krulik · Grosset & Dunlap, 2016.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Bright lights, big city! One bite of his magic bone and Sparky is in the Big Apple. With his new friend Barney as a guide, Sparky sees all the famous sights: Times Square, the Museum of Natural History, the Empire State Building, and more. When they reach the Broadway theaters, Barney confesses...
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Raccoons

Meryl Magby · Powerkids Pr
Format: Book

With their striped tails and bandit masks, raccoons are among the most recognizable North American animals. Learn about the raccoons mysterious food-washing habit, dexterous paws, and wily intelligence. Special attention is paid to the varying ways in which raccoons and people have interacted...
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Pennies!

Lee Fitzgerald · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

Whose face is on the penny? How many pennies are in a dollar? Readers discover the answers to these important questions and many more as they learn about pennies. The clear text features challenging terms to help readers develop strong comprehension skills. Vibrant, eye-catching designs...
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Watch Out for Alligators!

Harper Avett · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Readers will love this book about the great backyard beast of the American Southeastthe American alligator. This volume introduces readers to the alligators habitat, behavior, and anatomy. Readers will also learn about the threat alligators pose to people, and how people are a threat to alligators...
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J Is for Jazz

Ann Ingalls · Bright Connections Media
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

B is for Blues, the heart of jazz, and some of the best jazz cats have been hip to the blues! Go on a riotous romp through some of the foundations of jazz in this fun and educational look at America's golden era of music. Readers are transported into the Jazz Age through sweeping,...
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What's Up, Chuck?

Leo Landry · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Chuck Wood is jealous. As the winner of the Best of the Forest art contest three years in a row, he finds it very difficult to deal with the prospect that newcomer Scooter Possum's abstract paintings might beat his wood sculptures. But with the help of his forest friends, Chuck deals with...
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Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss · Random House
Pages: 56
Format: Print book

A perennial favorite, Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch,...
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