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Mary Poppins

P L TRAVERS · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Based on the original 1934 novel by P. L. Travers with beautiful illustrations by Genevieve Godbout, this collectable picture book is sure to become a favorite of Mary Poppins fans old and new. When the East Wind blows Mary Poppins over Cherry Tree Lane and into the lives of the Banks children,...
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Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex

MO O'HARA · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex come from two very different families.Romeosaurus comes from a family of herbivores.Juliet Rex? Carnivores. Nobody is in too much danger until one evening the two dinosaurs meet at a Dinosaur Ball, where Juliet Rex's family serves a delicious meal of . . . Romeosaurus's...
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Silent Night

Lara Hawthorne · Lincoln Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity...
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No Boring Stories!

Julie Falatko · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A group of misfits takes a stand against sweet, cuddly, boring stories in this picture book by the critically acclaimed author of the Snappsy the Alligator series, Julie Falatko.The unpopular animals have had enough. They want to be in a picture book! Stories about mommy-loving kitties...
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Builders and Breakers

STEVE LIGHT · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Experience the bustling energy of an urban construction site with Steve Light's colorful celebration of builders, breakers, and the machines they use.When their dad forgets his lunch box on his way to the construction site, a young brother and sister set out to take it to him, and along...
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Captain's Log: Snowbound

Erin Dionne · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A perfect choice for kids (and parents!) trapped inside on a snow day.When his Ernest Shackleton report is ironically quashed because of a snowstorm, a school cancellation-celebrating elementary schooler chronicles his adventures at home with hilarious log entries and read-aloud-friendly...
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Operation Rescue Dog

Maria Gianferrari · little bee books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other.Lulu's ears flap in the wind as the rescue truck rolls into the lot. Lulu's tail thumps - Everything smells . . . new. Lulu sleeps under the moon, drinking from...
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Rox's Secret Code

Mara Lecocq · POW!
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A coding adventure about a brilliant inventor and her runaway robot, Rox's Secret Code aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders in STEM! Rox is happy to spend the whole day on her laptop inventing awesome robots, but her dad wants her to clean up! When the Chorebot she designs...
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Miss Pinkeltink's Purse

Patty Brozo · Tilbury House Publishers
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

A warm-hearted homeless woman finds a homeFrom its humorous opening through its sad midpoint and uplifting end, Miss Pinkeltink's story shines a light on humanity. This story with children as agents of positive change reminds us again that communities are best known by their treatment...
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Tiger vs. Nightmare

EMILY TETRI · First Second
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Tiger is a very lucky kid: she has a monster living under her bed. Every night, Tiger and Monster play games until it's time for lights out. Of course, Monster would never try to scare Tiger -- that's not what best friends do.But Monster needs to scare someone ... it's a monster, after...
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