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Buddy and Earl Meet the Neighbors

MAUREEN FERGUS · Groundwood Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When Wonder Buddy and Super Earl learn that the Evil Doctor Stinker is planning to shut down the only hamburger factory in town, they know they have to find the supervillain's secret lair -- fast! Hopping into the Earl-mobile, they race into the yard next door where they come face-to-face...
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Dragon Was Terrible

Kelly DiPucchio · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He steals candy from baby unicorns. He even burps in church. Seriously, who does that? Dragon, that's who. The king, the knights, and the villagers are desperate to take down this beast once...
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Earth From Above for Young Readers

Yann Arthus-Bertrand · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 77
Format: Hardcover

Presents aerial photographs of various scenes from around the world including fishermen in Morrocco, a farm on the island of Crete, and a mangrove forest in New Caledonia.
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Buenos modales en el parque / Good Manners at the Playground

MELISSA RA SHOFNER · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover(Bilingual)

The playground is a great place to hang out with friends. Fun and games at the playground are even better when everyone uses good manners. In this book, readers will learn about taking turns on the slide, sharing snacks, and making new friends. Familiar situations and bright illustrations...
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Animal Mouths

Mary Holland · Arbordale Publishing
Format: Hardcover

What are some things we can learn about animals from the shape of their mouths, beaks, or bills? What can we infer about animals with sharp teeth compared to large, flat teeth? Are there any animals that don't have mouths? Following in the footsteps of Animal Eyes, award-winning nature...
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra

Marc Tyler Nobleman · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary...
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Mud is Cake

Pam Munoz Ryan · Hyperion; 1 edition
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Pam Munoz Ryan and David McPhail open the door to the imagination in this lyrical, rhyming picture book. Two young children act, pretend, sing, invent their way into wondrous realms with creativity, charm, and a little does of magic.
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Dreamers

Yuyi Morales · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed.She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams...and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and five-time...
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Clarence Goes Out West & Meets a Purple Horse

Jean Ekman Adams · Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

While visiting a western ranch, Clarence the pig plays cards, line dances, plays the washtub in a cowboy band, and reads stories at bedtime with his new friend Smoky the purple horse.
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How Many Snails? (Counting Books (Greenwillow Books))

Paul Giganti · Greenwillow Books; 1st edition
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

A series of simple questions directs young readers to determine the differences between seemingly similar objects, encouraging them to develop powers of observation, discrimination, and visual analysis. There's plenty of opportunity to practice counting, too (but that's just the beginning!)....
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The Knight at Dawn

Mary Pope Osborne · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series - the Magic Tree House! A castle with a secret passage!That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great...
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Stop That Yawn!

Caron Levis · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Pack your toothbrushes, but leave your pajamas and pillows behind for this one-of-a-kind bedtime story from Ida, Always author Caron Levis and bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham. And whatever you do ... DON'T YAWN!Gabby Wild has had enough of bedtime. Yawn, curl, snuggle, snore - what...
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I Want to Be a Police Officer

Laura Driscoll · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

For the child who says, "I want to police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets...
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Here, Kitty, Kitty!/Ven, gatita, ven!

Pat Mora · Rayo; Bilingual edition
Format: Hardcover

Our new kitty likes to hideA nuestra nueva gatita le gusta esconderseShe hides under the tableSe esconde debajo de la mesainside a flowerpotdentro de una macetaand behind the curtainsy detrs de las cortinasWe call out to herLa llamamos pero but will she ever come close enough to petse...
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