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Who Stole the Hazelnuts?

Marcus Pfister · NorthSouth Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A new book from the author of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series!

The peace and quiet of the forest are shattered by a scream. Someone has stolen the squirrel's three hazelnuts! Who could have committed such a terrible crime? The squirrel begins his investigation, and no one is above...
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Ready to Ride

SBASTIEN PELON · words & pictures
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A funny, feel good book with a can-do attitude for anyone who's ever tried to ride a bike, about freedom, friendship, and the joy of cycling without stabilisers for the very first time. A little boy is told to play outside by his mum and bumps into an imaginary friend with whom he goes...
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Hermit Crabs

Ellen Lawrence · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Whack! Smack! Thump! On a hot sandy beach, two hermit crabs are wrestling. The crabs are fighting over a large empty snail shell. First one crab grabs the shell, then the other pulls it away. The fighters roll over and over in the sand. What?s so special about the shell? Each of the crabs...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volume 1

Kenny Byerly · IDW
Pages: 104
Format: Print book

Spinning straight out of the hit Nickelodeon cartoon comes an all-new, all-ages TMNT book perfect for fans both old and new! Four fantastic tales pin the Turtles against villains new and old like Snakeweed, the Shredder, and a horde of zombies?
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Lance's Story

CALA SPINNER · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Get to know Lance in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on the new Netflix original series, Voltron Legendary Defender from DreamWorks Animation!Get to know Lance, in his own words - from his days growing up in Cuba, to his time as a pilot at Galaxy Garrison on Earth, to his adventures as a Paladin....
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Fall

Harriet Brundle · Windmill Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Red, orange, yellow, and brown fall is a season of beautiful colors! Spectacular nature photographs capture the beauty of this time of year and draw in even reluctant readers. Theyll marvel at changing trees, ripe pumpkins, and fun fall activities. A handy calendar shows readers the months...
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Hyena

GRACE HANSEN · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Hyenas are known for the laughing noise that they make when they are excited--especially after finding food! Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint...
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My Weird School Fast Facts: Dogs, Cats, and Dung Beetles

DAN GUTMAN · HarperCollins
Pages: 192
Format: Library Binding

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird...
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Square

MAC BARNETT · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The beguiling second entry in the innovative shape trilogy by multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen.

This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a pile above the ground. This book...
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The Big Book Adventure

Emily Ford · Silver Dolphin Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Journey back through childhood classics like Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more in this adorable picture book about the joys of reading!There is nothing like a book to take you to places you've never been. Fresh from the bookstore, Foxy and Pig-Pig can't wait...
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Way Past Bedtime

Tara Lazar · Aladdin
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little Joseph turns into a bedtime super-sleuth as he tries to solve the mystery of what happens after the lights go out in this fun spin on classic bedtime stories.Bedtime is Joseph's least favorite time of day. When his parents tuck him in at night, Joseph imagines all kinds of things...
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Words

Susan Purcell · Windmill Books
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Where would we be without words? Readers of this playful book will learn just how important words are, while having a fun time. Vibrant illustrations make learning feel like playing. The image-heavy format is perfect for visual learners and is sure to engage even reluctant readers. Simple...
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Spooky Libraries

Jessica Rudolph · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

It's past midnight, and there isn't a soul in the library. Moonlight fills the dusty shelves. Suddenly, the lights flicker on and off, and a book flies off the shelf! What unseen force is at work? Get ready to read four spine-chilling stories about spooky libraries! This 24-page...
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Sheep on the Family Farm

Chana Stiefel · Enslow Elementary
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Did you know that the fluffy fur on a sheep is called wool? It's used to make some sweaters or blankets! Take a visit to the farm and learn about sheep with author Chana Stiefel.
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Rattlesnakes

Leo Statts · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Learn all about rattlesnakes and their tails that shake when they sense danger! Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and make learning fun. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common...
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