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You Loves Ewe!

Bell, Cece

A side-splittingly funny picture book about a silly donkey, a cranky yam, and an irresistible ewe, packed with hilarious homonyms and the distinctive humor of Newbery Honoree Cece Bell. For fans of P is for Pterodactyl.

Hilarity meets homonyms in this high-comedy companion
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The Return of Thelma the Unicorn

Aaron Blabey · Scholastic Press
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover

Thelma the Unicorn is back and more fabulous than ever!The whole wide world was overjoyed!Her fans all went berserk.But this time Thelma had her friendand that's what made it work.The world misses its favorite unicorn, but Thelma is reluctant to don her horn and sparkles again. However,...
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Biscuit’s Snow Day Race

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Look, Biscuit, it's snowing!

Snow days are snow much fun! Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race?

For the first time, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme!

Biscuit's Snow Day Race is a

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I See

Joe Cepeda

A book that's just right for first-time readers!


I see an ant. I see a snail. I see a butterfly. I see a nest. I see eggs. I see birds.
With high-energy artwork by an award-winning author-illustrator, this book is perfect for first-time readers and kindergarten read
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Tiny Feet Between the Mountains

Hanna Cha · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A young Korean girl must come up with a clever idea to help a spirit tiger who has swallowed the sun by mistake in this fun, charming debut picture book from author-illustrator Hanna Cha.

Soe-In is a tiny child in a village full of large people. She struggles with completing chores...
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Freedom Soup

Charles, Tami

Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year's soup - and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.

The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes.
Ti Gran's feet tap-tap to the rhythm.

Every
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Please Don't Eat Me

Climo, Liz

Beloved author-illustrator Liz Climo is back with a hilarious take on (reluctant) friendship that will appeal to fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates and I Want My Hat Back!
When a carefree bunny is approached by a voracious bear in the woods,
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Fix That Clock

Kurt Cyrus

A construction crew rebuilds a rickety old clock tower that has become home to wild animals in this picture book for fans of Sheep in a Jeep and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.

An underlying message of cooperation and conservation drives this rollicki
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Bear Is Awake!: An Alphabet Story

Hannah E. Harrison

In this delightfully different alphabet book from the creator of Extraordinary Jane, a curious bear makes a new friend.

Suddenly "awake" in the middle of winter, a "big bear" explores a "cozy cabin," which Bear of course "enters exc
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Mr. Scruff

Simon James · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A sweetly silly story of a little boy and a dog who make an unlikely (but perhaps perfect) pair.

Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in a unique way. Polly belongs to Molly, Eric belongs to Derek, Berry belongs to Terry. But poor...
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The Cool Bean

Jory John

The "too-cool-for-school" third picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg, Jory John and Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool.

And then there's the uncool has-bean . . .

Al

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The Serious Goose

Jimmy Kimmel

Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY!

Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young reader
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Everybody Says Meow

Constance Lombardo

"The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes." - Kirkus

"This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave li

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Save It!

McLeod, Cinders

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with saving money.

Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her siblings. Her FIVE siblings who are so loud and bouncy, she wishes she had a p
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Frank and Bean

Jamie Michalak · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

When the introspective Frank meets the gregarious Bean, can they find a way to make beautiful music together? Dry wit and hilarious illustrations introduce a new unlikely pair.Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise....
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I'm Not Millie!

Mark Pett

A hilarious and relatable read-aloud about a case of mistaken identity at bedtime.

Where's Millie?! Every time a new nighttime task pops up, there's an animal in her place!

It's time for Millie to eat her green beans. But Millie's not here--that's a hippo in her sea
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Snowy Race

Prince, April Jones

Cozy up with this lyrical wintry journey through a snowstorm. A girl and her father hop in their snowplow--will they make it to the train station in time? And who's waiting for them?

This timeless seasonal classic captures the thrill of snow and the warmth of family.
Be
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The Friendship Book

Mary Lyn Ray

With charming art and poetry, this honest primer on friendship, and companion to The Thank You Book, captures the many ways friendships are formed and what it means to be a friend. Perfect for fans of I Like You and A Friend is Someone Who Likes You.

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One Red Sock

Sattler, Jennifer

A little purple hippo faces a dilemma. While getting dressed one day, she realizes that she is missing a red sock. But as she searches throughout her sock drawer, she cannot find a suitable replacement. From blue to green and gray to white, nothing she finds will match. But does t
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A Day for Skating

Sarah Sullivan

In a sweet rhyming tale, a young child's first skating adventure on a frozen pond ends with a cozy bedtime story.

Tap and step,
then slide and turn.
Whoops! Fall down.
That's how we learn.

On a brisk winter's day, the frozen pond
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