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A Drop of Hope

Keith Calabrese · Scholastic Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

"A book that reminds us of the kindness we are all capable of." -- Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and author of Okay For Now A well. A wish. And a little drop of hope. Times are tough. Jobs are scarce and miracles are in short supply. But something strange is happening...
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Game of Stars

Sayantani DasGupta · Scholastic Press
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Saving the multiverse is no gameWhen the Demon Queen shows up in her bedroom, smelling of acid and surrounded by evil-looking bees, twelve-year-old Kiranmala is uninterested. After all, it's been weeks since she last heard from her friends in the Kingdom Beyond, the alternate dimension...
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Lion Down

Stuart Gibbs · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth when a lion is falsely accused of killing a distinguished dog in the latest novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series.For once, operations at the enormous zoo/theme park appear to be running smoothly...
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Lost and Found Ducklings

Valeri Gorbachev · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Moo! Grr! Awoo! Fun animal sounds in a story where a community bands together to help two adorable ducklings.Peep-peep! Brother and Sister Duck are lost. Everyone must help! Moose will try to call Mama and Papa Duck with his earth-shattering bellow. Moooo! Wolf will use her piercing howl....
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The Frog Book

Steve Jenkins · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print Length

Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating...
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The Good Egg

Jory John · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect!Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed.But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol' rotten.As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good...
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Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1

Johnny Marciano

"Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!"--Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series."Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had."--Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The Last Kids on EarthKlaw
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Bird Watch

Christie Matheson · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree! Count backward from ten as you search for hidden birds in this seek-and-find picture book. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's Stellaluna and Steve Light's Have...
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Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story

Lesléa Newman · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousin's address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers...
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Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur

Diego Pol · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Get ready to meet the Titanosaur -- the biggest, heaviest creature to ever walk the Earth! This book tells the story of the discovery of this new dinosaur from the mouths of the paleontologists who led the dig! From its discovery by a local herder, to the organization and completion of the excavation,...
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The Happy Book

Andy Rash · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN comes the unique story of two friends who can't escape all the feels.Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes . . . until your...
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Pup 681: A Sea Otter Rescue Story

Jean Reidy · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming sea otter rescue story.Washed ashore alone, a tiny sea otter pup needs help! Soon, a rescuer is there, to take her in and keep her warm and fed. The pup faces challenges in her new life without her sea otter family. But with the love and care of her rescuer, she flourishes...
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The Lost Book

Margarita Surnaite · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A rabbit who prefers real-life adventures to stories finds a lost book that takes him on an exciting journey in this charming picture book about the power of tales to inspire children and bring them together.Everyone in Rabbit Town loves to read. Well, everyone except for Henry, who would...
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Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together

Andrea Tsurumi · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Under the sea, a crab follows its heart and its calling, bringing everyone together in the wake of a disaster. Feed your craving for a hilarious, heart-warming story with Crab Cake, perfect for budding environmentalists, kids learning to cope with mishaps, and every young reader in between....
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A Ray of Light

Walter Wick · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside...
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