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Penguin Problems

Jory John · Random House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A penguin levels with human readers about what penguin life is really like - and it isn't all fun and games. A hilarious first collaboration from Jory John (All my friends are dead. and Quit Calling Me a Monster!) and Lane Smith (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales)...
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A Greyhound, a Groundhog

Emily Jenkins · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

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Snuggle Puppy

Sandra Boynton · Workman
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton:...
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Who What Where?

Olivier Tallec · Chronicle Books LLC
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this charming follow-up to 2015's hit Who Done It?, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy! Kids will love learning...
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Five Minutes Until Bed

Dorothea DePrisco Wang · Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel
Pages: 14
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of Goodnight Moon, Dorothea DePrisco Wang pens Five Minutes Until Bed, a helpful and charming story that gives parents one more tool to encourage their little ones to catch some shut-eye.Visit families of rabbits, birds, beavers, bears, and foxes to find that life in the forest,...
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The Ark That Noah Built

Melody Carlson · Multnomah Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Take a wild ride on Noah's Ark! And see what happens when a boatload of animals are cooped up for too long.
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Charlotte and the Rock

Stephen W Martin · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

An unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story that's perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get? Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives...
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Goodnight Football

Michael Dahl · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 30
Format: Board book

Football, food, fans, and fun are highlighted in this entertaining bedtime board book. The rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and gentle ending perfectly capture the love of the game. Goodnight Football is a win for everyone!
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How to Find Gold

Viviane Schwarz · Candlewick Press, 2016.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Viviane Schwarz conjures a whimsical tale of friendship and adventure that will spur little voyagers to pursue imaginative quests of their own.Finding gold isn't easy. In fact it's dangerous and difficult. It requires planning. First, Crocodile and Anna practice their secret-keeping faces....
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Richard Scarry's Be Careful, Mr. Frumble!

Richard Scarry · Random House Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition

The wind has blown away the hat of Richard Scarry's beloved, bumbling Mr. Frumble - and now he's in hot pursuit. With chaos and humor at every turn, this Step into Reading Step 2 book will have readers laughing and shouting, "BE CAREFUL, MR. FRUMBLE!" Unavailable for nearly...
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Sophie's Animal Parade

Amy Dixon · Sky Pony Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Mama calls it Sophie's imagination, but Sophie calls it magic. Everything Sophie draws comes to life, and one day when Sophie feels lonely, she decides to draw a friend. But the polar bear cub isn't very happy in Sophie's room, where it is much too warm. So Sophie tries again. But the duck...
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Off to School, Baby Duck!

Amy Hest · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Hest and Barton treat their subject with understanding, compassion, and gentle humor... Don't miss out on this one." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) It's the first day of kindergarten and Baby Duck's stomach is all jitters. She loves the important things inside...
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I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words

Michael K Frith · Beginner Books
Pages: 36
Format: Print book

Illus. in full color. Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.
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