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The Stuff of Stars

MARION BAUER · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes celebrate the birth of every child.Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned...
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Starter Guide to Minecraft

Josh Gregory · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn how to get started in the world of Minecraft, from gathering resources to building their first structures. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect...
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Penguin Flies Home

Lita Judge · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Penguin mastered his quest to soar with the eagles in Flight School - now he's heading home to teach his friends in this sweet and inspiring stand-alone companion story!Penguin loves everything about flying: the wind beneath his wings, the song that rises from his belly, and the sight of new and wonderful...
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Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together

Andrea Tsurumi · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster. Feed your craving for a hilarious, heart-warming story with Crab Cake, perfect for budding environmentalists, kids learning to cope with mishaps, and every young reader in between....
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Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish Brothers

Tony Johnston · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When two jellyfish brothers are separated at sea it takes all of the ocean's creatures to help them reunite in this heartwarming tale of brotherly love.Spencer and Vincent are jellyfish brothers who live together in the sea, their wet and shining home. They invented a little song which...
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This Book Is Spineless

Lindsay Leslie · Page Street Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With suspense and humor, this wary and unadventurous book uses the five senses to try and figure out what kind of story might be on its pages.Does it hear spooky wails from a ghost story?Can it see a mysterious something peeking around a corner?Is that the dizzy feeling of zero gravity...
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Under My Hijab

Hena Khan · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams...
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Thelma the Unicorn

Aaron Blabey · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches...
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The Hen Who Sailed Around the World: A True Story

Guirec Soudee · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Meet Monique! In this true story, online phenomenon Guirec Soudée shares his adventures both unbelievable and heartwarming, sailing around the world with his brave, affectionate red hen, Monique. Monique is a highly accomplished chicken: she surfs, she skateboards, and she just crossed...
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Simone de Beauvoir

ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGARA · Lincoln Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher, in this true story of her life. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories...
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The Coral Kingdom

Laura Knowles · words & pictures
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From brightly coloured corals to shimmering shoals of fish, the diversity of life on a coral reef is celebrated in this visually stunning picture book with a strong ecological message about the need to protect this most precious of environments. Through gentle rhyme and intricately etched...
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Sealed with a Kiss

BETH FERRY · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What's a seal to do when she's new to the zoo? Make new friends, of course!But when the other animals aren't so friendly, a wise sparrow inspires them to surprise Seal with a special treat.Full of heart and humor from bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Olivier Tallec,...
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