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The Lost Crown of Sodor

Rev. W. Awdry · Random House Books for Young Readers; Mti edition

Knights in armor, ruined castles, long-lost treasure, and friends in danger on the Island of Sodor are all part of a brand-new movie, "King of the Railway," starring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. This Thomas & Friends story, adapted from the movie, will thrill train-obsessed...
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Black Bird Yellow Sun

STEVE LIGHT · Candlewick
Pages: 16
Format: Board book

From the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes an exploration of color that truly soars.

As a solitary black bird wings its way through the day, little ones are treated to a magnificent flight from one vibrant color to another. Inimitable illustrator Steve Light showcases...
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Thank You, God

J. Bradley Wigger · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This bright, lyrical book offers readers of all ages and backgrounds the perfect chance to reflect on all the things that they have to be grateful for. Thank You, God is a celebration of family and friends, of homes and food to share, and of the wonder of creation from the first light of day to the calm,...
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Bear and Bee Too Busy

Sergio Ruzzier · Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

When Bear asks Bee to roll down the hill with him, Bee is too busy. Bee is too busy to lie in the sun and splash in the water, too. And by the time Bee asks Bear to watch the moon with her, he is too sleepy! Poor Bear. Poor Bee. Nothing is fun without your best friend beside you, but luckily...
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Beach Bugs: A Sunny Pop-up Book by David A. Carter

David A. Carter · Little Simon; Pop edition
Format: Hardcover

From picnic bugs and fireflies to rollercoaster bugs on a warm summer night, this next installment of the wildly popular Bugs series captures what everyone loves about summer!Paper-over-board book has cardstock pages and includes pop-ups, flaps, and lights!
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Last Stop on the Reindeer Express

Maudie Powell-Tuck · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The magic of Christmas is found on every page of this imaginative holiday picture book, with doors that open into the next page, peek-through holes, and even a card to open and read!Christmas is coming but Mia has no time to send the card she made to Grandpa, who lives far away. But when...
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Is That a Caterpillar?

Children???s Press (New York · Childrens Press
Pages: 12
Format: Print book

Explore the amazing world of caterpillars through dazzling photos and repetitive text.
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Whoosh!: A Watery World of Wonderful Creatures

Marilyn Baillie · Owlkids Books
Format: Hardcover

A wonderful, whimsical exploration of various animals in the water and the ways in which children can, and do, mimic them, Whoosh! gets young readers thinking and moving. Each spread features an animal in a watery scene opposite a child mimicking the animal’s activity in some way....
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Ewe and Aye

Candace Ryan · Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

EWE was a sheep with a feel for wheels. AYE was a lemur with a thing for wings. BUT it wasn't until Ewe and Aye found one another that things really got off the ground.Whimsical word play and heartfelt humor work hand-in-hand in this irresistibly vibrant celebration of the unlimited...
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DK Readers L1: THE LEGO® NINJAGO MOVIE

DK · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Join the heroic knights as they clash with fearsome monsters in DK Readers L1: LEGO(r) NEXO KNIGHTS: Stop the Monsters! Enter the futuristic world of Knighton where the brave NEXO KNIGHTS heroes, Clay, Lance, Axl, Aaron, and Macy, use powerful weapons and magic to battle an evil jester.Perfect...
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Buddy and the Bunnies in: Don't Play with Your Food!

Bob Shea · Disney Pr
Pages: 1
Format: Print book


Rah! Buddy's a monster, and he's hungry! Time for all cute little bunnies to hop into his mouth. "Oh no!" they say. "There are cupcakes in the oven!" They offer Buddy some, and he becomes too full to eat the bunnies. He'll have to come back tomorrow. And so it goes...
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Peep and Ducky Rainy Day

David Martin · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

What has more play potential than a rainy day? Peep and Ducky return in a splashy story that begs to be read aloud.When Peep visits Ducky on a rainy day, the little pals have no trouble finding things to do. Inside, there is a tent to build and a pillow fight to be had. And outside, with...
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Jake and the Never Land Pirates Save Me, Smee!

Disney Book Group · Disney Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Arrr! Captain Hook finds a treasure map that leads him into the most perilous places in all of Never Land! Now it's up to Jake and his crew to help Mr. Smee save the Captain from himself.
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Dora Goes to School/Dora Va a la Escuela

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

Join Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and her best friend Boots as they help their teacher get to school on time. With English and Spanish text, this full-color storybook is perfecto for girls ages 3 to 7.
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Birds

Carme Lemniscates · Candlewick Studio
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Brilliant graphic illustrations and a gentle, thought-provoking text pay homage to birds and their wonder-inspiring ways.

Birds are like thoughts.
They come, stay awhile . . .
and then fly away.

Birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They...
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