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Jorge Luján · Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

From the first page of this unusual and original collaboration between Jorge Luján and Isol, it's clear that this is not just another counting book. Whether they are discovering that three is for bedtime kisses, or that five is for secret creatures hiding in a glove, children will...
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Seasons

Blexbolex · Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover

In this graphically stunning picture book, Blexbolex explores the cyclical nature of time by looking at the seasons. Using objects, landscapes, activities, and different types of people that are associated with each season such as a skier, a swimmer, a roasted chestnut seller, Blexbolex...
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Rabbit Moon

Jean Kim · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Bedtime wishes take flight on paper airplanes, traveling all the way to the moon. There Rabbit gathers the night's haul, grinds the wishes into stardust, and fills the sky with their starlight. It is a beautiful sight to behold, but lonely work. So one night, Rabbit takes a wish and makes...
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Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals

Mo Willems · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with its meta-humor, while addressing such...
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But Not the Hippopotamus

Sandra Boynton · Little Simon
Pages: 14
Format: Hardcover

A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic.Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts...
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The Mixed-Up Truck

Stephen Savage · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

It's Cement Mixer's first day on the job and he doesn't want to make any mistakes. How can he help the other trucks on the construction site? By mixing some powdery white cement, of course!He mixes it up, adds a little water, and presto . . . a cake?! He must have mixed flour instead...
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Penguin and Pumpkin

Salina Yoon · Bloomsbury USA
Pages: 40
Format: Book

When Penguin and Bootsy plan a field trip in search of Fall, Penguin's little brother, Pumpkin, wants to come. Pumpkin is heartbroken to find out he's too little to go, and when Penguin tries to say good-bye, his brother is nowhere to be found! At the farm, all the pumpkins Penguin sees...
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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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Star Wars Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi

Jack Wang · Chronicle Books
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Jedi apprentices and little princesses will delight in this (heart) felt retelling of the Star Wars saga. And so will Star Wars fans of any age! The series launches with the original trilogy, and every word counts in these small but perfectly formed yarns. That's because each volume...
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I Am So Bored!

Henrike Wilson · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A little bear is bored and has no idea what to do with himself. He tries to find a friend to play with him, but no one is around or available yet. Dejected, the little bear lays down on the ground with nothing to do but to stare at the sky or the grass. How boring! Slowly, though, as he sits...
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Monty's Magnificent Mane

Gemma O'Neill · Templar
Format: Hardcover

Does Monty care about his wonderful mane more than his friends?Monty the lion loves his long, golden mane, so hes not happy when his meerkat friends mess it up. Stomping off to the waterhole, hes cheered up by the flattery of a new friend . . . a green friend . . . a big, green friend....
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Blizzard

John Rocco · Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and dynamic illustrations, the book opens with a boy's excitement upon seeing the first snowflake...
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Penguin and Pumpkin

Salina Yoon · Walker Childrens
Format: Hardcover

When Penguin and Bootsy plan a field trip in search of Fall, Penguin's little brother, Pumpkin, wants to come. Pumpkin is heartbroken to find out he's too little to go, and when Penguin tries to say good-bye, his brother is nowhere to be found! At the farm, all the pumpkins Penguin...
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How to Be a Lion

Ed Vere · Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies.In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing...
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