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Tad's Dad

Marv Alinas · Child's World
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

A child is sad that his father has to leave for the day, and must learn to occupy his time while he waits. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ad' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include...
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Exoplanets

SEYMOUR SIMON · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the farthest reaches of space in the brand-new Exoplanets!

There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines...

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Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope

Cynthia Rylant · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there's nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. Not for long! When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage, the four friends head for the sledding...
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Can You Tell a Giganotosaurus from a Spinosaurus?

Buffy Silverman · 21st Century
Format: Book

A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes...
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Ollie's Halloween

Olivier Dunrea · Houghton Mifflin
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Dunrea's ink and watercolor images beget an understandable and cozy world, this time with just a hint of spookiness and autumnal gloom." - Publishers Weekly This Halloween, Gossie is a wizard and Gertie is a chicken. Peedie is a dragon and BooBoo is a bunny. Ollie is a mummy...
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The Christmas Tree Who Loved Trains

ANNIE SILVESTRO · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A poignant Christmas tale about a tree who loved trains, and a little boy who loved them, too.

A pine tree grew in the farthest corner of the tree farm on a small patch of land that bordered the train track. The tree loved trains. She loved to watch them ZOOM by on the tracks...

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Alola Reader #3

Maria S. Barbo · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Welcome to Alola! Join Ash and Pikachu as they meet their new First Partner Pokemon and begin a whole new adventure. This easy-to-read book is based on an exciting episode from the animated TV series.
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Emma Watson

KATIE LAJINESS · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Meet talented actress Emma Watson! In this title, readers will follow Watson's career from her smash debut in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through Beauty and the Beast. Her charitable work with organizations such as the United Nations is included. Table of contents, map,...
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Thomas & Friends Summer 2016 Movie Step into Reading

Christy Webster · Random House
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

This Step into Reading Step 1 leveled reader based on the summer 2016 Thomas & Friends movie adventure will thrill train-obsessed little boys and girls ages 3 to 7. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode...
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Too Many Puppies!

Mary Tillworth · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Is there such a thing as too many puppies? Barbie® and her friends just might find out! Girls ages 5 to 8 will love reading this Step 3 Comic Reader based on Barbie's hilarious series of webisodes, Barbie® Life in the Dream House.
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Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! - The Itchy Book!

MO WILLEMS · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH. There is a rule written in stone. What is an itchy dinosaur to do?!

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What's That I Hear?

Adam Bellamy · Enslow Pub Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

From music to street traffic to voices, sounds are something we encounter every day. Some sounds alert us to danger, while others make us feel happy. Through simple text and full-color photos, young readers will learn about different sounds and how and why they are made. A Words to Know...
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Have No Fear! Halloween is Here!

Tish Rabe · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader features The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! - plus over thirty stickers!

It's Halloween, and the Cat in the Hat is taking Sally and Nick on a trip to find costumes. But when they encounter a colony of tiny cave...
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Dino-christmas

Lisa Wheeler · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Have yourself a merry Dino-Christmas! Dinos big and small deck the halls and enjoy snowball fights, hot cocoa, a parade, and more. Share in the dinosaurs' delight as they eagerly await the arrival of everyone's favorite . . . Santa Claws!

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CHRISTMAS FOR BEAR

BONNY BECKER · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Bear's minimalist holiday celebration has an eager Mouse feeling a bit anxious in this humorous and heartwarming story about the unlikely, lovable pair.

One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. "Merry Christmas!" cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas...
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