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Baxter Turns Down His Buzz: A Story for Little Kids About ADHD

James M Foley · Magination Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Written for children ages 4 to 8 with ADHD and impulsiveness, Baxter Turns Down His Buzz is the story of a high-energy rabbit who learns to control his activity level. His uncle Barnaby guides Baxter through the steps necessary to "turn down his buzz" through behavioral strategies...
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse 20th Anniversary Edition

Kevin Henkes · Greenwillow Books, 2016.
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Hooray For Lilly!Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her new favorite thingsmovie star sunglasses (complete with diamonds) three quarters (shiny ones) a purple plastic purse (it plays lively music when opened) to school,...
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I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!

Caroline B. Cooney · Zonderkidz
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is a playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug. Whether it's a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy,...
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Things to Do with Dad

Sam Zuppardi · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Can a young boy figure out how to turn an obstacle into an opportunity in this nearly wordless picture book?A morning of fun with Dad takes a turn for the boring when a long to-do list interferes. At first content to let Dad cross things off his list, the boy in the story soon realizes...
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Jesse Owens

Laurie Calkhoven · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Sprint around the track and get to know Jesse Owens in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet."Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin! What...
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Tooth Fairy's Night

Candice F Ransom · Random House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Spend a night on the job with the Tooth Fairy in this rhyming Step 1 reader! In this Step 1 early reader, a twinkly, sneaker-wearing Tooth Fairy zips around a dreamy neighborhood in a typical night at work. Readers will delight in exploring the details of her tiny world, and in the exciting...
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First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story

Paul Fleischman · Henry Holt and Company
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation.In the beginning there was only darkness. . . . There was fire and ice. . . . There was a single drop of milk. Combining elements of the creation...
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Here Comes the Parade!

Tony Dungy · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Dungy children have a decision to make when they find a wallet full of money in this Ready-to-Read story.Everyone is having a great time at the parade! There are marching bands, and floats, and clowns. In the midst of all the excitement, Justin glances down and sees a wallet. When he shows...
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Good Night! Good Night!

Carin Berger · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Three little bunnies do NOT want to go to bed, and they use every excuse they can think of to stay up just a little longer. A playful and interactive picture book, featuring a call-and-response text and stunning collage artwork by award-winning author-artist Carin Berger.It's time for bed!...
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Bear's Winter Party

Deborah Hodge · Groundwood Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Bear loves his forest home, but sometimes he gets lonely. It's hard being the biggest animal around. As the days grow shorter and autumn turns to winter, Bear springs into action and comes up with a festive plan to make friends with all the other forest creatures.Bear makes invitations...
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A Change of Heart

Alice Walsh · Nimbus Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A young African American and the son of sharecroppers, Lanier Phillips escapes the violence, racism and segregation of his Georgia home by joining the navy during the Second World War. But tragedy strikes the USS Truxtun one February night off the southeastern coast of Newfoundland, and Lanier...
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A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks

Jonathan Fenske · Penguin Group Usa
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The stars of Jonathan Fenske's 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, are back!Pig and Fox are back - and so are their shenanigans! Told in a silly three-part story, A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks begins with a prank, with Fox "gifting" Pig with a pair...
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Hats Off to You!

Karen Beaumont · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Let's all go to Chez Chapeaux!Hats and more piled high.Which hats do we want to try? There are hats with flowers, stripes, and bells. And hats with feathers, stars, and shells. But which ones will they choose to buy?Pink or purple, red or white?We think these will be just rightThe girls...
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Who Hatches the Egg?: All About Eggs

Tish Rabe · Random House
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

The Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to nature's perfect package! Young readers will be delighted to join the Cat in the Hat as he cracks open the science of eggs - from the different animals that lay them to the amazing shapes, sizes, and colors they can be! An ideal choice...
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Dylan the Villain

K G Campbell · Viking Children'S Books, 2016.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Dylan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Snivels, have always told him that he is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world. And Dylan's confident that it's true--until he starts school and meets Addison Van Malice. Sure, Dylan's costume is scary. But Addison...
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