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I'll Wait, Mr. Panda

Steve Antony · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Mr. Panda from Steve Antony's bestselling, funny manners book Please, Mr. Panda is back!This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick around. An alpaca, an aardvark, rabbits, and a bird all wind up missing out....
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White Fur Flying

Patricia MacLachlan · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this novel from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.Zoe's family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm body looking to cuddle or play. There is always a new dog to be saved...
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Bubbles

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

Kangaroo and Koala might be very different, but they sure work well together when there's trouble.One day, Kangaroo follows a trail of bubbles that lead her to--Koala! But Koala is shy, and doesn't seem interested when Kangaroo tries to play. But after a while, Koala blows happy bubbles...
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Let's Go to Sleep: A Story with Five Steps to Help Ease Your Child to Sleep

Maisie Reade · Little
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

These days, even a preschooler's bedtime can be rushed and tense after a busy day of classes, playdates, and increasing screen time. "Winding down" has become more difficult for everyone in the family. Read Me to Sleep stories are designed to soothe the child and the adult,...
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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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Sleepy Bird

Jeremy Tankard · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Bird's friends are settling in for the night.But Bird is not tired. His wings want to flap.His legs want to run. All of him wants to play!When will he ever go to sleep?!Spirited kids and exhausted parents will laugh their way to happy dreams in this hilarious and relatable take on bedtime...
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Red Sky at Night

Elly MacKay · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay.Red sky at night, sailor's delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather...
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Antoinette

Kelly DiPucchio · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Antoinette - a very special poodle - learns to follow her heart and be herself in this charming companion to Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson's beloved Gaston.Antoinette's three burly brothers each have a special talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast! And Bruno is STRONG. Mrs. Bulldog...
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Bad Pirate

Kari-Lynn Winters · Pajama Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Barnacle Garrick is bold and saucy and selfish. And for a pirate captain, that's good, very good. And his crew are all scurvy sea dogs -- selfish down to the last fleabitten scuttle-butt. And that's good too. But Augusta Garrick is shy, polite, and selfless. For a pirate, that's bad, very...
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Beautiful

Stacy Mcanulty · RP Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL.Much more than how one looks on the outside, true beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered and smart and strong!BEAUTIFUL breaks...
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One Family

George Shannon · Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Just how many things can "one" be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family.From veteran picture book author George Shannon and up-and-coming artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised...
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Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh!

Sean Taylor · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When you're a preciously small canine with a big and bold personality, how do you show your doting owners that you want to be treated like an ordinary dog?The dog in this book doesn't want to be carried in a handbag (how embarrassing!) or eat heart-shaped mini puppy treats (I mean,...
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Fly High, Katie

Fran Manushkin · Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint,
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Katie's going to Florida to her grandma, and she gets to take an airplane to get there! She's never flown before, but JoJo says it is fun. But after waiting in long lines, losing her teddy bear, and having juice spill on her lap, Katie wonders if flying isn't just for the birds!
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Lucy

Randy Cecil · Candlewick Press
Pages: 132
Format: Print book

A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl, and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic book in four acts - a unique children's literature experience.Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams. Eleanor is a little girl who looks forward to feeding...
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