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Some Dog!

Mary Casanova · Farrar
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

George was once a bouncy pup; now his pace is steady and slow. Still, he feels special. Then - "Ya-yippity, yappity, yeep-yeep-yeep!" - a stray dog bristling with energy lands on George's doorstep and wiggles himself right into George's family. Full of tricks, this new dog, Zippity,...
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Dinosaur vs. Santa

Bob Shea · Disney-Hyperion; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Dinosaur is getting ready for Santa! He tackles many challenges--decorating, making presents for Mom and Dad, trying not to be naughty--and defeats each one with his trademark ROAR! But on Christmas Eve, when he hears some rustling downstairs, he cant resist a peek. Will our feisty red friend...
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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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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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Nanette's Baguette

Mo Willems · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Today is the day Nanette gets to get the baguette Is she set? YOU BET Mo Willems' hilarious new picture book, Nanette's Baguette, follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But . . . will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset...
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Rude Cakes

Rowboat Watkins · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Who knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake - who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents - gets its just desserts. Mixing hilarious text and pictures, Rowboat Watkins, a former Sendak fellow, has cooked up a laugh-out-...
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Peep! Peep!

Charles Reasoner · Picture Window Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Hooray...its spring and chick has hatched! Celebrate the newness of spring with this die-cut board book, featuring fun rhyming text and charming illustrations.,
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Abigail

Catherine Rayner · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Book

Abigail the giraffe loves counting. One day, she tries to count the spots on her friend Ladybug, but the little bug scurries away. Abigail tries to count Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, but her friends just won't stand still! After several more unsuccessful attempts, Abigail begins...
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Rain

Sam Usher · Templar
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Sam and Granddad brave the rain and floods and have the best adventure ever!Sam wants to go out, but it's pouring rain, so Granddad says they need to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Granddad does some paperwork....
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Mini Myths: Be Patient, Pandora!

Joan Holub · Harry N. Abrams; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

When Pandora is warned by her mother not to open a box, her spirited curiosity trumps her obedience. Pandora harmlessly touches the box, innocently leans on the box, and eventually, albeit accidentally, bursts the box open! The cupcakes that were hidden inside are ruined, except for one last...
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Peek-A-Boo Dinosaur

Parragon Books · Parragon Books
Format: Book

Say peek-a-boo as you spot all the dinosaurs on your way to finding a fun dinosaur and a special, sparkly surprise in this lively board book, perfect developing for hand-eye coordination and word recognition. Its a perfect first book for early readers!,
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Our Very Own Dog: Taking Care of Your First Pet

Amanda Mccardie · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

If you have a new dog companion - or want to adopt one - here's a story full of facts that tells you everything you need to know.There's nothing more exciting than getting a dog! Join Sophie's new human family as they prepare their home for her and introduce her to life as a beloved pet....
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Ready Rabbit Gets Ready!

Brenna Maloney · Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Ready Rabbit! It's time to get ready!That's Ready Rabbit's momma.Ready Rabbit knows he should get up and get ready.But there are so many more interesting things to do first.Like . . . building spaceships,and rescuing sea creatures,and searching for law-breaking 'bad guys'!Ready...
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On the Wing

David Elliott · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

David Elliotts witty verse takes flight with gorgeous illustrations in an enchanting look at fifteen avian species for birders of all ages.Take to the sky to explore a glorious array of all things avian, from the tiny, restless hummingbird to the inscrutable horned owl to the majestic bald...
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Fox's Garden

Princesse Camcam · Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover

One snowy night, a fox loses its way, entering a village. Chased away by the grown ups, Fox takes shelter in a greenhouse. A little boy sees this from his window. Without hesitating, he brings a basket of food to the greenhouse, where he leaves it for the fox. His gift is noticed and the night...
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