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Franny's Father is a Feminist

RHONDA LEET · POW!
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Franny's Father is a Feminist. It's simple, really! He knows that girls can do anything boys can do, and raises Franny to believe that she deserves all the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities to fulfill her dreams that he had. Through sweet, straight-forward prose, Franny's...
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A Piglet Named Mercy

Kate DiCamillo · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson series.Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something...
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Beach Baby

Laurie Elmquist · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

A gentle, poetic lullaby for baby, filled with memories from a perfect day playing on the beach. Castles, sand dollars, seals peering out of the waves and the beat of the ocean become sweet reminders of all the magical things that await baby tomorrow. A lyrical celebration of natural beauty...
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The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

Laura Murray · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A leprechaun is causing all kinds of trouble on St. Patrick's Day--but our popular Gingerbread Man is back to save the day!After a mischievous leprechaun makes a mess of the band room, the Gingerbread Man vows to catch him. He follows the leprechaun's clues all around the building...
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Snow Sisters!

Kerri Kokias · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Just like snowflakes, no two sisters are alike, but that doesn't mean they can't work together to make the perfect snow day! A heartwarming sibling story from the illustrator of That's Me Loving You.When snowflakes fall, two sisters react very differently. One is excited and the other is wary....
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Sleep, My Bunny

ROSEMARY WELLS · Candlewick
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

From the treasured creator of Max and Ruby comes a soothing, quintessential lullaby of a book for the very young.The owls and the crickets are singing together.Outside the window, night falls in a vivid, expressionistic ode to Van Gogh. But inside the cozy house, in rooms lit with soft...
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I Love Puppies

Amanda Miller · Childrens Pr
Pages: 12
Format: Hardcover

From their tiny wet noses to their cute little tails, there is so much to love about puppies.
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Night Job

KAREN HESSE · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child.When the sun sets, Dad's job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest...
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My New Big-Kid Bed

Debbie Bertram · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Having trouble getting your child to sleep in their own bed? Families will relate to this bedtime romp about a boy with that very problem!What could be more exciting than graduating to a big bed? This big boy cannot wait to go to sleep in his new dinosaur bed. But when darkness falls . . . what's...
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Me and My Body

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff · DK Children
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Amazing facts come together with fun, easy-to-do crafts in this STEAM-centric celebration of the human body.Learn amazing facts like how germs can make you sick, why you have a belly button, and how your senses work. Then create wonderful crafts, like a beautiful family tree, a homemade...
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Dear Zoo Animal Shapes

Rod Campbell · Little Simon
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover

From Rod Campbell, the bestselling creator of the beloved classic Dear Zoo, comes an all-new board book about your favorite animals!An elephant? Too big! A giraffe? Too tall! A puppy? Perfect! What will the zoo send you? With bright, colorful artwork and easy-to-turn shaped, sturdy pages,...
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Diwali Lights

Rina Singh · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

Every year in October or November people come together to celebrate Diwali. It is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. The stories woven into the festival of Diwali celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, and people celebrate this festival of lights...
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A Church for All

Gayle E Pitman · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This simple, lyrical story celebrates a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that embraces all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. All are welcome at the church for all!
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Ben and the Scaredy-Dog

SARAH ELLIS · Pajama Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Ben was upset when his friend Peter moved away, but now the new neighbors are moving in across the street and Ben can't wait to go say hello and make friends. That is, until he notices that this family has a pet dog; and unlike his sister and brother, Ben isn't so sure around dogs....
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Baby's First Words

Stella Blackstone · Barefoot Books
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover

Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.
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