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Misty Copeland · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through...
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The Lonely Giant

Sophie Ambrose · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

After inadvertently destroying his home, a well-meaning giant must learn the true value of the natural world.In the middle of a vast forest lives a giant who spends his days hurling and heaving, smashing and bashing. Over time, the animals flee as their homes vanish, the birdsong dwindles...
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The Sweetest Witch Around

Alison McGhee · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

A young witch’s sweet tooth leads to Halloween mischief in this companion to the New York Times bestselling A Very Brave Witch, which School Library Journal called “a humorous, not-scary-at-all read-aloud.”It’s Halloween night, and one very brave witch has decided...
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My Weirdest School #7: Ms. Joni Is a Phony!

Dan Gutman · Harpercollins Childrens B
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this seventh book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's picture day at Ella Mentry School! This year, Mr. Klutz has hired a weird photographer, Ms. Joni. She keeps saying "fabulous,"...
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Dino-Racing

Lisa Wheeler · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

In this installment of dino competition, meat eaters face off against plant eaters in three high-speed auto events: drag racing, off-road racing, and stock-car racing. Lisa Wheeler's rhymes explore thoughtful questions such as: Which dinosaurs would make the best chasers for support in a desert...
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The Power of Henry's Imagination

Skye Byrne · Aladdin Paperbacks
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A boy learns the secret to locating his missing stuffed bunny in this picture book about the extraordinary power of imagination, from the team behind the phenomenally bestselling The Secret.When Henry's beloved stuffed rabbit, Raspberry, goes missing, he enlists his whole family to help...
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DK Readers L1: LEGO Star Wars: A New Hope

Emma Grange · DK Children
Format: Paperback

DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level...
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All Paws on Deck: A Branches Book

Jessica Young · Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2015.
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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. Branches...
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Hippos Are Huge!

Jonathan London · Candlewick Press (MA)
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Hippos may make you laugh, but watch out! An acclaimed naturalist takes an exuberant look at these massive, swift, and super dangerous animals.What's the deadliest animal in Africa? It's not the lion or the crocodile - it's the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much...
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Small Walt

Elizabeth Verdick · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

"Charming and endearing." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The grit of The Little Engine that Could, the nostalgic illustrations of Katy and the Big Snow, and a touch of modernity from an accomplished author and illustrator, combine to become Small Walt." - School...
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The Berenstain Bears' Easter Parade

Mike Berenstain · HarperFestival
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

The Berenstain Bears are back in this Easter adventure! Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the Berenstain Bears are getting ready for the Easter parade! That is, everyone except Brother Bear, who just can't seem to get in good spirits. What will bring a smile to Brother Bear's face...
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Fun!: The Sound of Short U

Peg Ballard · Child's World
Format: Hardcover

Simple text about fun things and repetition of the letter 'u' help readers learn how to use the 'short u' sound. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all aid in developing reading skills. An explanatory note to parents and educators, as well as an introduction to the author,...
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Hello Autumn!

Shelley Rotner · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Green leaves are turning colors. . . . Maple seeds twirl to the ground. . . . Animals get ready for the cold days ahead." A simple text and vivid photographs show children the changes in animals, plants, and landscapes that occur during fall, and introduce them to hibernation,...
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Jack Frost

William Joyce · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Discover how Jack Frost keeps the hearts of children happy in the third picture book in Academy Award winner William Joyce's New York Times bestselling and "dazzlingly inventive" (Publishers Weekly) The Guardians of Childhood series.Before Jack Frost was Jack Frost, he was Nightlight,...
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Rosco vs. the Baby

Lindsay Ward · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this adorable new picture book by Lindsay Ward, the classic rivalry between dog and new baby comes to vivid life as an overwhelmingly cute battle for their attention ensues.Rosco the family dog is the heavyweight champion of 17 Parkwood Avenue - until a new baby comes home, and it's...
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