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Dog vs. Ultra Dog

Troy Wilson · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Tim loves his pet dog, Tuffy, and Tuffy adores his boy. Tim also happens to be an überfan of the TV superhero Ultra Dog: he watches the shows, reads the books, plays the video games, wears the cape, and even sports Ultra Dog underwear. Despite cajoling from the neighboring cat, Tuffy has absolutely...
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Even Monsters Go to School

Wheeler, Lisa · Balzer Bray
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In the vein of the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs ... ? series, this follow-up to Even Monsters Need to Sleep is a fresh and humorous back-to-school picture book.What's a school day like for you? Bigfoot rides a yellow bus.Frankenstein shows off his new shoes.Troll loves playing tag at recess.And...
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Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors

Mia Posada · Millbrook Press TM
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well...
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Why?

Seeger, Laura Vaccaro · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Why? Why? Why? asks Rabbit. Bear answers patiently . . . except sometimes, Bear just doesn't know why. Two-time Caldecott and Geisel Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger tells a disarmingly simple story about the lovable characters Bear and the unfailingly curious Rabbit.Bear just wants to water...
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The Great Treasure Hunt

Johanna Gohmann · Calico Chapter Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Piper and Percy have been arguing all day. Then their parents give them a map and drop them off on a secret island for their first treasure hunt. They have to work together! Piper and Percy swim in a waterfall, play with a monkey, and laugh together. But they don't find the treasure....
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The Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: A Branches Book

Elliott, Rebecca · Branches
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Saving Emma the Pig

Chester, John · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Apricot Lane Farm, a unique world full of true stories about heartwarming animals' relationships and the special people who care for them. When Emma the pig arrives at the Apricot Lane Farm, she is about to give birth to piglets. But she is also sick, and after her seventeen...
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Bad Hair Day

Jim Benton · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Franny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary and Happy Bunny.Franny K. Stein isn't a fan of glamour. She doesn't style...
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Night Night, Groot

Brendan Deneen · Marvel Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then...
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Unicorn Day

Murray, Diana · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Hooray! Hooray! It's Unicorn Day! When unicorns come out to play. The most important rule of Unicorn Day is to have fun, fun, fun!The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's...
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