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The Twins' Little Sister

Hyewon Yum · Frances Foster Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In The Twins' Little Sister by award-winning picture book author Hyewon Yum, being twins means having two of almost everything: two twin beds, two polka-dot dresses, two dolls. But these two little girls have only one mom. This is a big problem. Soon there will be an even bigger problem:...
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Tokyo Digs a Garden

Jon-Erik Lappano · Groundwood
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Tokyo lives in a small house between giant buildings with his family and his cat, Kevin. For years, highways and skyscrapers have been built up around the family's house where once there were hills and trees. Will they ever experience the natural world again? One day, an old woman offers...
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The Pout-Pout Fish book and CD storytime set

Deborah Diesen · Macmillan Young Listeners; Unabridged edition
Format: Paperback

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERDeep in the water,Mr. Fish swims aboutWith his fish face stuckIn a permanent pout.Can his pals cheer him up?Will his pout ever end?Is there something he can learnFrom an unexpected friend?Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading...
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Sleep Tight, Charlie

Michae?l Escoffier · Princeton Architectural Press
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

It's been a busy day, and Charlie, like any tired rabbit, is ready for bed. He arranges his slippers and glass of water, finds his teddy bear, and checks to make sure there are no monsters under the bed. But just as he drifts off to sleep, TAP TAP TAP, a loud noise outside the window, wakes...
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Use Your Words, Sophie

Rosemary Wells · Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA),
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn't always use them. It's more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. "Use your words, Sophie!" urge her parents, but Sophie just won't.But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what...
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Planes Go

Steve Light · Chronicle Books; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

The helicopter goes, "PITTATATATA PITTATATATA PITTATATATA." The jumbo jet goes, "Wheeeeeeeee VRRRRRRRRRRUUUHHHHHHHHHMMM." The propeller plane goes, "HUK HUK HUK WHIRRRRRRR WHIRRRRRR." Prepare for liftoff with 8 exciting aircraft and the noises they make in this...
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Counting Collection: Counting Dinosaurs

Roger Priddy · Priddy Books
Pages: 16
Format: Board book

There are big dinosaurs, little dinosaurs, spiky ones and scaly ones, and all kinds of funny prehistoric beasts to discover stomping across the pages of this awesome counting book! Every page is packed with creatures to look for, find, and count, along with fun, odd-one-out pictures to spot,...
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Family Trip

Eone · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Peppa Pig and her family are going on a trip to Italy. They pack their bags, fly on an airplane, meet a new friend, and even learn how pizza is made! But what will happen when Peppa keeps leaving her teddy bear behind everywhere they go? Find out in this storybook based on the hit Nick...
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Yoko Finds Her Way

Rosemary Wells · Disney Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Yoko and her mama are going on a trip to Japan! Yoko helps Mama get to and through the airport by reading signs along the way. By the time they get to their gate, Mama is exhausted. While Mama naps, Yoko goes to the washroom. But "Oh, no!" Yoko takes the wrong exit and finds...
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By Mouse and Frog

Deborah Freedman · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A spritely read-aloud about the challenges - and joys - of collaboration Fastidious Mouse has one idea about how to tell a story. Free-spirited Frog has another. What happens when Frog crashes into Mouse's story with some wild ideas? Chaos!...followed by the discovery that working together...
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Dinosaur vs. Mommy

Bob Shea · Disney*Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Dinosaur is spending the day with Mommy. ROAR! He helps her wake up, go shopping, sort laundry, and more--his way, that is. By bedtime, it looks like Mommy is down for the count. Is one little red dinosaur just too much for her, or will Mommy win? Chock full of the bold graphics and exuberance...
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The Night Before the Fourth of July

Natasha Wing · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

The twentieth title in the bestselling Night Before series is the perfect summer treat! It's the night before the Fourth of July and all across the United States people are getting ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard...
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Rufus Blasts Off!

KIM GRISWELL · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

"My name is Rufus Leroy Williams III. And I am ready to blast off.""NO PIGS IN SPACE." Rufus the Pig has already sailed the seven seas on a pirate ship. Now he dreams of the Moon, the stars, and Mars! So he bids his mateys goodbye and reports for duty at the space center....
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Peppa's Valentine's Day

Courtney Carbone · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Peppa Pig gets a pretty card in the mail from Zoe Zebra. It's a Valentine's Day card! Peppa learns about the meaning of Valentine's Day and decides to show all of her friends just how special they are to her. This storybook with Valentine's stickers is based on the hit animated...
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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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