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Little Bot and Sparrow

Jake Parker · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A story of friendship that can inspire anyone, even robots, to dream . . .When Little Bot is thrown out with the garbage, he finds himself in a strange new world. Fortunately, Sparrow is there to take him under her wing. Together, they explore the forest, share adventures, and learn what...
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Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

Barney Saltzberg · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

High in his tree a young panda named Chengdu lies awake, even though everyone around him is quietly sleeping. He tosses and he turns. He scrunches and he squirms, until he finally finds the perfect spot.
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Peppa Pig and the Easter Rainbow

Candlewick Press. · Candlewick Entertainment
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Peppa is excited about gathering colored eggs for Easter. Will she be able to find them all?Peppa and her family are on an Easter egg hunt, and Peppa wants to find lots of eggs - one in every color. Red, orange, and yellow are easy to spot, but the grass is too high for Peppa and George...
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My Lucky Little Dragon

Joyce Wan · Cartwheel Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Whether your child is a happy little horsey, a snuggly little lamb, or a brave little tiger, MY LUCKY LITTLE DRAGON will have every parent saying, "Baby, I'm so lucky to have you!"From the creator of the scrumptious YOU ARE MY CUPCAKE, Joyce Wan's new board book with bright...
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Scooby-Doo's Shape Mystery

Benjamin Bird · Capstone Young Readers; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Scooby-Doo is forgetting something for his trip. His search for shapes will help him remember in this train-themed board book.
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The Gifts They Gave

Patricia Reeder Eubank · Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Jesus our brother, kind and good,Was humbly born in a stable of wood,And the friendly beasts around him stood,Jesus our brother, kind and good. This beautiful holiday book uses a timeless, beloved Christmas song to tell the story of the nativity. In the manger where Jesus was born,...
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Snoopy for President!

Charles M Schulz · Simon & Schuster Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Vote for Snoopy in this 8x8 storybook just in time for the 2016 Presidential election season!Pigpen and Linus are running against each other for class president, and they each decide to get their photos taken with a dog to improve their likability. But after the photos, Snoopy realizes...
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My favorite pet by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski's class

Jeanne Birdsall; Harry Bliss · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author of The Penderwicks Jeanne Birdsall and New York Times bestselling illustrator Harry Bliss about one child's outrageous school essay on his "pet" sheep.

Things to know about sheep:
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Superman Fights for Truth!

Donald Lemke · Capstone Picture Window Books
Pages: 16
Format: Hardcover

Follow SUPERMAN on this colorful, action-packed adventure about telling the truth! Illustrated by award-winning artist Ethan Beavers in the popular DC Animated Style, SUPERMAN FIGHTS FOR TRUTH! introduces young children to the character education concept of honesty, while appealing to comic...
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Apples and Pumpkins

Anne Rockwell · Little Simon; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

A little girl spends a glorious fall day picking apples and searching for the perfect pumpkin in this Classic Board Book edition of a timeless favorite.In this Classic Board Book version of a perennial favorite, a young girl shares in the joy and excitement of the fall season. “When...
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Every Cowgirl Needs Dancing Boots

Rebecca Janni · Dutton Juvenile
Format: Hardcover

Nellie Sue is back with brand-new dancing boots and her usual cowgirl flair. She knows that dancing would be more fun with friends, but her new neighbors, the Glitter Girls, would rather pirouette and twirl than hoedown. Nellie decides to throw a Barnyard Bash and invite the whole neighborhood....
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Unti Silva Novel #5

Daniel Silva · Harper
Pages: 528
Format: Hardcover

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the Year

"The novel's grand finale is heart-stopping, unexpected and deeply unsettling." - Washington Post

"Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting ... . Silva proves once...

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Homesick Penguin: Empathy / Caring for Others

Ken Bowser · Red Chair Press
Format: Paperback

Penguin likes to visit his friend Duck. But he begins to miss some of the things at home. How can Duck cheer up his homesick friend? Concept EmpathyCaring for others. Book features Big Words and Big Questions original illustrations.,
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Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach

Kenny Harrison · Candlewick; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Harry likes to play hide-and-seek, but it's hard to hide a hippo! Little readers will love being in on the joke as they spot the formidable Harry.When Harry and his friends are at the beach, they always play their favorite game, hide-and-seek. In a hammock, under a sand castle, or behind...
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