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Ghost Cat

Kevan Atteberry · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

There is a ghost in my house. I've only seen it out of the corner of my eye, but I think it is a cat, says a little boy in this comforting tale of love and loss.There's something oddly familiar about this ghost cat--it does lots of things that remind the boy of the cat he used to have....
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The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work

Korwin Briggs · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Learn about machines the fun way! The Magic School Bus meets The Way Things Work in this kid-friendly guide to understanding the basics of simple machines, perfect for budding engineers. The Invention Hunters travel the globe in their flying museum collecting the world's greatest inventions!...
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Little Juniper Makes It BIG

Aidan Cassie · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Aidan Cassie, the creator of Sterling, Best Dog Ever, employs her pitch-perfect humor and heartwarming illustrations here again to help little ones love themselves at any size in Little Juniper Makes It BIG.What Juniper lacks in size, she makes up for in heart. And her heart is dead-set...
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Not Quite Snow White

Ashley Franklin · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

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Ginny Goblin Cannot Have a Monster for a Pet

David Goodner · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Ginny Goblin may be a monster, but she CANNOT have a monster for a pet in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Vera Brogsol.Perhaps a pet will teach clever Ginny Goblin some responsibility. Fish make good pets. So do hermit crabs....
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The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight

Jennifer Holm · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

For every parent tired of telling their kids to PLEASE JUST GET ALONG, this hilarious and imaginative new picture book--from the beloved creators of Babymouse--is here to help. Sort of.Meet the Evil Princess and the Brave Knight. She casts terrible spells, while he fights dragons. He rescues...
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Hey, Dog

Tony Johnston · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A boy wins over an abused, stray dog with persistence and love in this heartwarming story.Thoughtful care goes into a child's efforts to help an abused dog learn to trust humans again. Stooping near the bush where the dog is hiding, offering scraps of food, and leaving an umbrella in a rainstorm...
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The Big Five

Bella Makatini · Clavis
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"A sweet celebration of family and introduction to some perennially popular animals." - Kirkus Reviews Danny is spending the week with his grandpa. Grandpa has a painting of five animals. "Those are the big five," says Grandpa, "the most famous animals from my homeland."...
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The Hideout

Susanna Mattiangeli · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

It's time to go, but no one can find Hannah! That's because she's in the park with much to do. She needs to collect caterpillars and sticks, make a bow and arrow, and build a bed out of leaves. Deep in the shrubs, she sets up a secret hideout for herself and her companion, an Odd Furry...
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I Am a Tiger

Karl Newson · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows...
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The School Book

Todd Parr · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to introduce readers to all the wonderful things they can do at school, where everyone is welcome!With his trademark bright colors and bold lines, Todd Parr introduces readers...
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Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO

Tamara Pizzoli · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Hilarious and smart, Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO is a modern take on the classic tooth fairy story by Tamara Pizzoli with illustrations by Federico Fabianiis that is perfect for powerful little leaders ready to take on the world -- one tooth at a time.Meet Tallulah. She's the Tooth...
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Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends

Mike Reiss · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Two sworn enemies learn that they have more in common than meets the eye, and it's never too late to make a new friend - even if it takes decades!Ever since they were little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they'd forever be separated due to their different shells.As...
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Uni's First Sleepover

Amy Krouse Rosenthal · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Uni the Unicorn is breaking out of picture book land...and entering Step into Reading! This Step 2 reader features Uni and friends on a magical fun-filled sleepover.Join Uni the Unicorn on this all-new Step into Reading adventure in the Land of Unicorns! In this Step 2 book, it's Uni's...
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Ultrabot's First Playdate

Josh Schneider · Clarion Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Boy + Bot meets School's First Day of School in this hilarious and reassuring take on first experiences and making new friends, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner.Ultrabot is a big robot with a big problem. Its professor is planning a playdate with Becky Tingle, the little girl from...
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Butterflies on the First Day of School

Annie Silvestro · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The first day of school is exciting - but it can be scary, too! Meet Rosie, a brand-new student who just happens to have butterflies in her stomach. Rosie can't wait to start kindergarten - she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before...
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Count on Me

Miguel Tanco · Tundra Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A young girl sees the world differently in this beautiful picture book celebration of math.Everyone has a passion. For some, it's music. For others, it's art. For our heroine, it's math. When she looks around the world, she sees math in all the beautiful things: the concentric...
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Unstoppable Me

Susan Verde · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

I am movementHeatStatic electricityFueled by foodAnd powered by PLAY!Unstoppable Me is about the sort of energetic child we all know and love -- full of fun and play...and a bit exhausting! In this book, we see an unstoppable little boy, run, jump, and soar through his day. He takes a little...
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Imagine That: A Hoot & Olive Story

Jonathan D. Voss · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Beloved characters Hoot and Olive return in this beautiful picture book about imagination, rainy day adventures, and the spirit of friendship. Olive is a little girl with a big, bright imagination. Hoot is her stuffed-animal owl ... and her best friend. The two love adventures of all sorts....
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Stop! Bot!

James Yang · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Rear Window meets Wes Anderson meets Richard Scarry in this fun picture book follow-up to Bus! Stop!In this very young picture book mystery, a little boy out for a walk with his family stops to show a building doorman his new "bot": "I have a bot!" Only he doesn't...
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