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The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse

Patricia MacLachlan · Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures? Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the worlds most famous and influential artists...
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Julian Is a Mermaid

JESSICA LOVE · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues,...
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Daniel Finds a Poem

Micha Archer · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder - reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats - illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp...
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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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Stanley the Farmer

William Bee · Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

It's going to be a busy day down on Stanley's Farm! From plowing the field, to planting the seeds, to harvesting the wheat, Stanley has a lot to do. Luckily, his friends Shamus and Little Woo come to help him.
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PAW Patrol Deluxe Step into Reading

Jason Fruchter · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol as they find adventure and make a new friend. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode...
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Yummy Snacks: Little Chef Recipes

Mercedes Segarra · Enslow Elementary
Format: Book

Easy snacks kids can make! Do you want to learn how to make fun foods? How about chocolate shakes or chicken sandwiches? Try something new! Make eggs in a nest or a strawberry charlotte! YUMMY SNACKS will show you how to make many tasty recipes!
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Trolls Graphic Novels #3 "Party with the Bergens"

DAVE SCHEIDT · Papercutz
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

In this all-new, 64-page graphic novel based upon the hit movie from DreamWorks, the Trolls are being thrown a surprise pizza party by none other than... The Bergens! But when the tomato sauce, cheese and dough disappear unexpectedly, they improvise and invent their own pizzas using gummy...
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A Cat Is Chasing Me Through This Book!

Benjamin Bird · Picture Window Books; Mti edition
Format: Book

Young readers will gasp with delight at the amazing race in this Tom and Jerry interactive picture book. With each turn of the page, Tom gets closer to catching little Jerry. The mouse is fast, but Tom has some tricks up his paws. Enjoy Tom and Jerry antics each time you open the cover...
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Rocky and Daisy and the Birthday Party

Melinda Melton Crow · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 31
Format: Library Binding

Rocky and Daisy are excited to be part of Owen's birthday celebration. They love the games, activities, and of course, food!
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Princess Frog

Enid Richemont · Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Paperback

In this new twist on the traditional fairy tale the princess is bored of her princess duties and clothes, she longs for freedom and adventure, in fact shed prefer to be a frog! But then she falls in love...The carefully controlled text level and beautiful illustrations ensure this is a fantastic...
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The 12 Days of Christmas: A lift-the-tab book

Roger Priddy · Priddy Books
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

With touches of gold foil throughout, this stunning tabbed board book is a real Christmas treat for children. The traditional, hugely popular song is fun to learn and sing, and children will love to count each of the gifts -- from one partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming....
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The Doghouse

Jan Thomas · Harcourt
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Mouse, Pig, Cow, and Duck are playing a carefree game of ball when (horror of horrors ) their ball gets kicked into . . . THE DOGHOUSE. Who will risk a run-in with scary Dog to get it back? Hysterical high anxiety ensues as Mouse volunteers each animal to do the dirty work but you ll never...
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Little Fox in the Snow

JONATHAN LONDON · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Follow a young red fox on a snowy day in this striking glimpse of woodland life in winter from Jonathan London and Daniel Miyares.Little foxling, where will you go? A red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fiery streak against stark white surroundings, driven by hunger and curiosity...
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Uu

BELA DAVIS · ABDO KIDS
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

From umbrellas to Uranus, this title has got U words covered Each instance of "U" or "u" is bolded so that readers begin to recognize it in words and the sounds it makes. Complete with big colorful photographs, a More Uu Words page, bolded glossary terms, and a picture...
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