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Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Spring Smiles

Kallie George · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Little ones will enjoy this sweet and funny story featuring a sneezing dinosaur!It's wonderful springtime, and there are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside. Siblings Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike's sneezes make him the odd dino out?...
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Kids Who Are Changing the World

Sheila Sweeny Higginson · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Meet the inventive kids who are coming up with ways to save the world in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people "you should meet!"Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are helping...
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The Wildwood Bakery: A Branches Book

Rebecca Elliott · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! - The Itchy Book!

LeUyen Pham · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH. There is a rule written in stone. What is an itchy dinosaur to do?!
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What If...

Samantha Berger · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Creativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this inspiring picture book written and illustrated by real-life best friends.This girl is determined to express herself! If she can't draw her dreams, she'll sculpt or build, carve or collage....
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The Squatchicorns

Ellen Potter · Amulet Books
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

When a tribe of Sasquatches flee from a mysterious curse, they take refuge in Hugo's home, Widdershins Cavern. These new Sasquatches look a bit . . . odd. For example, they all have unicorn horns on their heads! Always open to meeting new creatures, Hugo befriends one of these strange...
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Because

Mo Willems · Hyperion Books for Children
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning...
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Julián Is a Mermaid

Jessica Love · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

"A gem of a debut, Julián is a Mermaid is a beautifully illustrated celebration of individuality, love, and acceptance." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While...
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Ryan T. Higgins · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after...
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The Remember Balloons

Jessica Oliveros · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young...
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