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That Neighbor Kid

Daniel Miyares · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed author/illustrator Daniel Miyares returns to the sweet, nostalgic tone of his beloved illustrated book, Float, in this gorgeous, spare picture book about making a new friend.There's a new boy in the neighborhood, and he's up to something very curious. His next door neighbor,...
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Little excavator

Anna Dewdney · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart!Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpabumpa-bumpaBEEP! BEEP! BEEP!There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready...
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Phoebe Sounds It Out

Julie Zwillich · Owlkids Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Meet Phoebe. Unfortunately, her name doesn't look quite like it sounds. At school, her classmates practice writing their names, but Phoebe struggles. Her teacher tells her to "just sound it out." Phoebe doubts herself and procrastinates before resolving to try. Readers are privy...
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Double Take! A New Look at Opposites

SUSAN HOOD · Candlewick Studio
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When it comes to opposites, it's all a matter of perspective! Lively text and fun retro art engage kids in the finer points of a favorite concept.Do you know opposites, yes or no? On. Off. Asleep. Awake. Opposites are a piece of cake . . . right? Not so fast! Time for a quick double take....
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Walk with Me

Jairo Buitrago · Groundwood Books
Pages: 35
Format: Print book

A deceptively simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.The girl conjures up an imaginary companion, a lion, who will come with her on the long walk home from school. He will help her to pick up her baby brother from...
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And Then Comes Summer

TOM BRENNER · CANDLEWICK Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year.When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks...
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Triangle

Mac Barnett · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes.Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks. . . . With this first tale in a new trilogy,...
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Happy Dreamer

Peter H Reynolds · Orchard Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In his Scholastic debut, picture book and creativity guru Peter Reynolds brings us a universally poignant celebration of the colorful spectrum of what it means to dream and the many ways to find happy!While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines,...
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Midnight at the Zoo

FAYE HANSON · Templar
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

What happens at the zoo when all the people have gone home?Max and Mia are very excited about their school trip to the zoo. But when they arrive, not much is happening: the zebra is asleep, the lions are hiding, and they can't even see a monkey. Max and Mia make the best of it - after...
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Cinnamon

NEIL GAIMAN · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A talking tiger is the only one who may be able to get a princess to speak in this beautiful picture book set in a mythic India by Newbery Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, illustrated in bold colors by Divya Srinivasan.Previously available only as an audio...
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Rodzilla

Rob Sanders · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

This just in! There's a Rodzilla on the loose! Is he a monster ... or just your typical toddler? Tune in for the full report in this riotous picture book from Rob Sanders and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Rodzilla is the mightiest toddler to ever roam the streets of the city. Marvel at the sight...
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Mama's Kisses

Kate McMullan · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

From bestselling author Kate McMullan, a sweet rhyming bedtime story celebrating mothers' love It's bedtime in the jungle, but baby panda, elephant, orangutan, and leopard are nowhere to be found. Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a soft...
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Goldfish Ghost

Lemony Snicket · Roaring Brook
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Goldfish Ghost was born on the surface of the water in the bowl on a dresser in a boy's room. The boy's room was pleasant and familiar, but Goldfish Ghost wanted company, so he set out to find a friend.He floats over the neighborhood, past the pier, and let the breeze carry him into...
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Niko Draws a Feeling

Bob Raczka · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel...
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Bug Bear

PATRICIA HEGARTY · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Just as Bear is falling asleep, a small bug lands on his nose and wont go away. Bear tries everything he can to get rid of the bug, but the pesky bug just wont leave him alone! Then Owl offers to help. Could the clever bird have the perfect solution?
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Life on Mars

Jon Agee · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In this sneaky, silly picture book for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, an intrepid - but not so clever - space explorer is certain he's found the only living thing on Mars A young astronaut is absolutely sure there is life to be found on Mars. He sets off on a solitary mission,...
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Dad and the Dinosaur

Gennifer Choldenko · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad, but he needs help....
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The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg

GEMMA MERINO · ALBERT WHITMAN
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Lola is proud of her amazing wool. After all, everyone on the farm tells her how beautiful she looks. She spends hours brushing her wool to keep it shiny and silky. Until one day when the weather gets hot, and all the sheep have to get haircuts -- including Lola! She's so upset without...
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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Shelly Becker · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

When Superheroes don't get their way, when they're sad, when they're mad, when they've had a bad day . . . . . . they COULD super-tantrum, they COULD but they DON'T, because REAL Superheroes just WOULDN'T - they WON'T! All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes - even...
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Kings of the Castle

Victoria Turnbull · Templar
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover

A new book from Victoria Turnbull, a Waterstones Children's Book Prize short-listed author-illustrator.George didn't want to waste the night moon bathing. He wanted to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green with envy! But when George meets the strangest creature he has ever...
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