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Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book

Muriel Feelings · Puffin; Reissue edition
Format: Paperback

"The beautiful vision of African life in the text merely hints of the community breathtakingly captured in the illustrations. . . . The space has been filled with monumental figures that glorify the power and beauty of man."--Horn Book. Full color. Caldecott Honor Medal; ALA Notable...
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Here Comes Destructosaurus!

Aaron Reynolds · Chronicle Books Llc
Format: Hardcover

Watch the unstoppable destructive force of a raging temper tantrum! Tremble at the enormous mess and disrespectful roaring! Despair as no amount of scolding can stem the heedless fury! Someone is heading for a time-out, Mister! Anyone who has witnessed (or been) a toddler in the throes...
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Use Your Words, Sophie

Rosemary Wells · Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA),
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn't always use them. It's more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. "Use your words, Sophie!" urge her parents, but Sophie just won't.But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what...
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Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True

AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the Unicorn! The Land of Unicorns is in trouble -- it has been raining and raining for what seems like forever. This is a big problem because there are only three ways that unicorns can get their...
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The Twins' Little Sister

Hyewon Yum · Frances Foster Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In The Twins' Little Sister by award-winning picture book author Hyewon Yum, being twins means having two of almost everything: two twin beds, two polka-dot dresses, two dolls. But these two little girls have only one mom. This is a big problem. Soon there will be an even bigger problem:...
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Stormy Night

Salina Yoon · Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When thunder shakes his house and rain pounds the windows, Bear is frightened. But comforting his Mama, Papa, and Floppy helps make the storm seem not so scary. Before Bear knows it, the storm has passed, because even storms need their sleep . . . and so do bears.
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I Love You Night and Day

Smriti Prasadam-Halls · Bloomsbury, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

I love you strong, I love you small,Together, we have it all.I love you wild, I love you loud,I shout it out and I feel proud.A sweet message of unconditional love follows a bear and a bunny through their day. This gifty picture book is perfect for baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's...
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Monster's New Undies

Samantha Berger · Orchard Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

These are my undies!A sweet work of art!Uh-oh! My undies!They just fell apart.Monster is JUST FINE with his old undies, thank you very much. But when his undies fall apart, what's a monster to do? His mommy takes him shopping, of course! But finding the perfect pair of undies is not going...
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Red Sky at Night

Elly MacKay · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay.Red sky at night, sailor's delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather...
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National Geographic Readers: Swim Fish!: Explore the Coral Reef

Susan B. Neuman · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Hooray Were going to the beach Do you know what kind of animals live in the ocean Youll see fish swim dolphins leap and jellyfish float by Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just...
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Leo Can Swim

Anna McQuinn · Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

Leo, Lola's little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the pool. Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, and dive like little fish. Joining other babies and their caretakers in the pool is a guarantee for unforgettable fun.
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Freddie and Gingersnap #2 Freddie & Gingersnap Find a Cloud to Keep

Vincent X Kirsch · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Freddie and Gingersnap meet a cloud. It's a peculiar cloud. It sings a song. It asks questions. It knows magic. And Freddie wants to keep it. . .but Gingersnap knows you can't keep a cloud. Or could you?Enjoy this winsome reminder that sometimes the best and only place to keep something...
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BE QUIET!

Ryan T Higgins · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picturebook. One that's visually stimulating! With scenic pictures! And style! He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON'T. STOP. TALKING.
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Mission: New Baby

Susan Hood · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Greetings, Special Agent! You’ve accepted the mission: you’re going to be a big sibling! This is your super-secret guide to training your family’s newest recruit. There will be lots to do, like leading physical training (teaching your sibling to walk) and sharing intel...
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Skippyjon Jones Snow What

Judy Schachner · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Audiobook

The #1 New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones stars in his own playful fairy tale set in a winter snowscape!Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he's a dog! While his sisters listen to Snow White and the Seven...
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