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Alone Together

Suzanne Bloom · Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

Sometimes Bear likes quiet time by himself. But his friend Fox has a very different idea of what "quiet" means. Can Bear's quiet aloneness and Fox's noisy togetherness ever result in a satisfying compromise? This simple and endearing story about friends learning to understand...
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Gorilla Loves Vanilla

Chae Strathie · Barron's
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Sam's Sundaes is far and away the best place on Jelly Bean Street to get your favorite ice cream flavor! One day, five animals dash through the door, hoping little Sam Sundae will whip up the ice cream treat of their dreams. Stinky blue cheese for mouse, fish finger ice cream for cat,...
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Lucy Ladybug

Sharon King-Chai · Random House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Colors, numbers, and the seasons are gently introduced in this relatable story about fitting in - plus, it includes a BIG fold-out surprise!

When the other ladybugs make fun of spot-less Lucy, she decides to find spots of her own. Eventually, with the help of some new friends,...
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I Am a Big Brother

Caroline Jayne Church · Cartwheel Books
Format: Hardcover

Share the joys of becoming a big brother!

With the arrival of a new baby comes many transitions, and big brothers may need a little extra tender loving care to adjust to a new family situation. This sweet story with adorable toddler illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church is just...
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This Is My Home, This Is My School

Jonathan Bean · Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Drawing from his own childhood experiences, Jonathan Bean takes the autobiographically inspired family he introduced in Building Our House through the special rhythms and routines of a homeschooling day. For young Jonathan and his sisters, Mom is the teacher and a whole lot more,...
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I Got the Rhythm

Connie Schofield-Morrison · Bloomsbury, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her -- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical! She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way into the heart...

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Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball

Emily Jenkins · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic - the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home - are back in a glorious full-color picture book, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Medal-winning...
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Click, Clack, ABC

Doreen Cronin · Little Simon; 1 Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Join Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's hilarious farmyard animals as they guide readers through the alphabet. From "ducks dashing" to "sheep sleeping," children are sure to enjoy the alphabet like never before. Clever text and hilarious scenes are certain to help little...
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The Numberlys

William Joyce · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the team who brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore comes an alphabet tale extraordinaire!Once upon a time there was no alphabet, only numbers ... Life was ... fine. Orderly. Dull as gray paint. Very ... numberly. But our five jaunty heroes weren't willing...
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In

Nikki McClure · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

I only want to stay in. In my pajamas. Inside. In. In. In. For a boy and his toy giraffe, today is the perfect day to stay in. Snug in his pajamas, he reads books, bakes popovers, and plays with a big wicker basket - that he transforms into a rocket ship to fly in "innerspace."...
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Maisy's Morning on the Farm

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Morning is a busy time on Maisy's farm. In MAISY'S MORNING ON THE FARM, there are chickens and pigs to feed, and the cow to milk. After the chores are finished, there's just one more thing to do - eat a yummy breakfast!
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Who Flies, Cat the Cat?

Mo Willems · Balzer + Bray; Brdbk Rei edition
Format: Board book

Mo Willems's New York Times bestselling Cat the Cat series is now in board book format - the perfect baby gift. Kids will love making friends with spunky Cat the Cat as she introduces you to her flying animal pals. This irresistible new series focuses on simplifying essential concepts...
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Pre-Reading Skills: Basic Literacy Concepts in Engaging Read-Aloud Stories

Lynn Maslen Kertell · Scholastic Language: English ISBN-10: 0545065151 ISBN-13: 978-0545065153 Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item  Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price? amznJQ.onReady

"Help children build skills needed to identify letter patterns and later, to decode words."--Parent guide sheet.
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My Dog Is the Best

Laurie Ann Thompson · Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

What do you get when you combine one energetic, enthusiastic little boy with his sleepy but tolerant dog? Unconditional love.Using simple words and spare illustrations, My Dog Is the Best celebrates the special bond that exists between a young child and a beloved family pet. It's the heartwarming...
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