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Stanley's Train
William Bee · Peachtree Publishing Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!
All aboard on Stanley's train and tickets ready, please. Stanley's passengers have a beach ball, a toy boat, and an inner tube. Where could Stanley's train be headed? Off we go on another adventure! Choo, choo!
With bright illustrations,... |
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Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa
Nick Bruel · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
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In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, written and illustrated by Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale -- this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster! In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she... |
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Ghastly Ghosts
Teresa Bateman · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Old Dave inherits a lonely old house from his uncle - a nice enough place, if a bit lonely. One cold night he hears a voice: Ghastly ghosts in the old coal shed! At first he tries to ignore it, but he hears it again and again - Ghastly ghosts in the old coal shed! And when... |
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Just Because
Mac Barnett · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault.
Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, but one child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep... |
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Invisible Lizard in Love
Kurt Cyrus · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Napoleon, the spiffiest chameleon in the jungle, is a pretty happy guy. And why shouldn't he be? After all, he loves living on his spiffy limb, and blending in with its colorful foliage. And after a few missteps, he now has friends. Mike the monkey and Polly the parrot often come to play.... |
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AdoraBULL
Alison Donald · Maverick Arts
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Alfred is a bull, and bulls are reliable and dependable. When his best friend Tom wants to bring home a new, adorable pet, Alfred realizes he may need to up his game if he wants to stay number one in Tom's heart. But can bulls be adorable too? |
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Aurora's Story
Courtney Carbone · RH/Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
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An 8x8 storybook featuring Disney Princess Aurora from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty--star of Maleficent 2, in theaters October 18th 2019!
Disney Princess Aurora tells her story in her own words in this beautifully-illustrated full-color storybook based on Walt Disney's... |
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Good Night, Oliver Wizard
Rebecca Kai Dotlich · Boyds Mills Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Oliver Wizard overcomes his nighttime fears as his father gently helps him get ready for bed.
Oliver uses imaginary magic in every step of his bedtime ritual. Accompanied by his father, Oliver conjures a bedtime snack, brushes his teeth, reads a book, and waves his wand to keep scary... |
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Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market
Huda Essa · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common... |
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You're in Good Paws
Maureen Fergus · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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When Leo arrives at the hospital, he is surprised to find it run by animals! A hilarious story featuring animals in human situations, perfect for fans of Zootopia and A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
Slightly distracted parents accidentally take their son, Leo, to the animal... |
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A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story
Erin Gunti · Barefoot Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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This simple, touching picture book shows readers a womens shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who with her mothers help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available... |
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Sweep
Louise Greig · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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From award-winning author Louise Greig and acclaimed illustrator Julia Sardà comes an uplifting story about how to confront big emotions.
Ed's bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole... |
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Idriss and His Marble
Rene Gouichoux · StarBerry Books _ Kane Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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When war threatens their home, Idriss and his mother must flee. He clutches his lucky charm -- a single marble -- throughout their journey, walking over hazardous terrain, crawling under barbed wire, and sailing on a fragile little boat. Will the marble's luck help them avoid capture... |
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Around the Table That Grandad Built
Melanie Heuiser Hill · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A beautifully illustrated celebration of bounty and gratitude, family and friendship, perfect for the holidays and every day.
This is the table that Grandad built.
These are the sunflowers picked by my cousins,
set on the table that Grandad built.
In... |
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My Shape is Sam
Amanda Jackson · Page Street Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Circles were smooth and round. Good at rolling, spinning, and pushing. They all turned together to make things go. Squares were sturdy and even. Good at stacking, steadying, and measuring. They all fit together to make things stay. In a world where everybody... |
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Otto Goes North
Ulrika Kestere · Gecko Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Far up in the north is a blueberry-blue house with a grass roof, where Lisa and Nils live. One day a tourist arrives: Otto has cycled for months, maybe years, to visit his friends.
Otto wants to do a spectacular painting of the northern lights to remember his visit, but he is from... |
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Mama's Work Shoes
Caron Levis · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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All about the adjustment a toddler makes when her mother returns to work, this humorous picture book takes on a big emotional milestone with a light hand.
Perry knows all of Mama's shoes. She knows that the zip-zup shoes are for skipping and swinging in the park. She knows that... |
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Grandpa's Top Threes
Wendy Meddour · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A young boy's original game coaxes a grieving grandpa to reconnect with the world in a touching intergenerational story of love and resilience.
Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa... |
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My Singing Nana
Pat Mora · Magination Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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"Always amigos!"
My Singing Nana is a compassionate tribute to families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. This story celebrates the ideals of family, heritage, and happy memories, showing kids that no matter how their loved one might change they always have ways... |
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The Pirate Tree
Brigita Orel · Lantana Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they find something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they... |
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Our Favorite Day
Joowon Oh · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Charmingly detailed illustrations help tell a touching tale of the bond between grandparent and grandchild in a quiet yet powerful debut.
"Thursdays are my favorite days."
"Mine, too."
Every morning Papa follows his normal routine.... |
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Vole and Troll
Iza Trapani · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Loosely based on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," this sweet, funny tale introduces two loveable characters who just can't get along . . . until they start singing.
Troll-dee-roll, I'm a troll, and my favorite food is vole.
Meet mischievous Vole and grouchy... |
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Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut - inspired by a very special person.
Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. "I want to be an astronaut!" she says to everyone who will listen. While her mama... |
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The Feather
Margaret Wild · Little Hare Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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This is a story about hope, kindness and redemption set in a grey dystopian world. When a great feather drifts from the leaden sky, two children recognize its extraordinariness and take it to the village for its protection. The villagers, however, want to encase it, upon which the feather... |
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Who Wet My Pants?
Bob Shea · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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In this hilarious tale of blame, compassion, and forgiveness, a very embarrassed bear is reminded that accidents can happen--but with the support of good friends, life goes on.
Reuben the bear's got donuts for everyone in his scout troop, but his friends are all staring at something... |
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Fly!
Mark Teague · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Mama bird thinks it's time for Baby bird's first flight, but Baby bird has other ideas in this humorous wordless picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague.
It's a big day up in the tree that Mama bird shares with her baby. Mama bird thinks... |
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Don't Call Me Bear!
Aaron Blabey · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Koala is NOT a bear! (Or is he?) Find out why Koala is so mad in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug!
"G'day, my name is Warren and I've got something to share... Just... |
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The Fate of Fausto: A Painted Fable
Oliver Jeffers · Philomel Books
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
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A quirky, cautionary tale from beloved New York Times bestselling picture book creator Oliver Jeffers!
There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his.
"You are mine," Fausto said to the flower, the sheep, and the mountain,... |
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Three Cheers for Kid McGear!
Sherri Duskey Rinker · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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She might be small, but she's got it all - she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger,... |
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I Want a Dog
Jon Agee · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on Mars
The Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl with... |
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What John Marco Saw
Annie Barrows · Chronicle Books
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
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John Marco is small. And everyone around him is busy. Too busy to listen to John Marco.
John Marco is busy, too - noticing the world around him. Maybe everyone should slow down and listen to John Marco. If they do, they might discover some pretty amazing things. They just need to pay attention.... |
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This book just stole my cat!
Richard Byrne · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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In this next picture book from Richard Byrne--the author-illustrator of This book just ate my dog!--Bella, Ben, and that adorable dog have to rescue Ben's cat from the clutches of the naughty book. When Ben's cat disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella joins in the search-and-rescue... |
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The Balcony
Melissa Castrillon · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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"Castrillón offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors." - Publishers Weekly
"Elegant...A charmingly verdant tale in classic style." - Kirkus Reviews
"Lovely...delightful." - School Library... |
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Oh No! Look What the Cat Dragged In
Joy H. Davidson · Scribblers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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"Grandma's acting worried, and looking very grim.
She never knows each morning, just what the cat dragged in!"
Mice and lizards and bats . . . EEEW! What will the cat drag in next? This hilarious picture book has a fun "yuck" factor that will make... |
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Pigeon Math
Asia Citro · The Innovation Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Telling a story about pigeons should be simple. But what's a narrator to do when the number of feathered friends is constantly changing?
Can our intrepid storyteller use math facts to keep up with the unstable quantities. . . or is this pigeon-centric tale doomed? |
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King Mouse
Cary Fagan · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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King Mouse finds his authority in question when his subjects find crowns of their own. A gentle and humorous modern fable about imaginative play and kindness in the tradition of classics like Little Bear and Frog and Toad.
A sweet, thoughtful tale of friendship, sharing and play,... |
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Simonie and the Dance Contest
Gail Matthews · Inhabit Media
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
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Simonie loves to dance! When he sees a sign for Taloyoak's annual Christmas Jigging Dance Contest, he can't wait to enter. But practising is hard work, and Simonie starts to worry that he won't do a good job in front of all his friends and neighbours.
Luckily, with a little advice... |
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The Hundred-Year Barn
Patricia MacLachlan · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan's poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak's gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home. One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community... |
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Little Tigers
Jo Weaver · Peachtree Publishing Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Journey with a family of tigers as they search for a new home in the jungle.
As hunters approach their home in the jungle, Mother Tiger and her cubs, Puli and Sera, must venture to find a new home away from danger. Together, they explore different homes, but the ones they find aren't... |
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One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller
Kate Read · Peachtree Publishing Company
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
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A stunningly gorgeous counting book with a delightful surprise
One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl ... three plump hens had better watch out! Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different... |
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Five Minutes:
Audrey Vernick · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A one-of-a-kind, laugh-out-loud picture book, perfect for any kid who has ever begged or bemoaned, "Five more minutes?!"
Families everywhere will recognize themselves in this clever, hilarious, and completely irresistible picture book. Five minutes is a lot of time...... |
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The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
Heather Smith · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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When the tsunami destroyed Makio's village, Makio lost his father . . . and his voice. The entire village is silenced by grief, and the young child's anger at the ocean grows. Then one day his neighbor, Mr. Hirota, begins a mysterious project - building a phone booth in his garden. At first... |
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At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell · Kokila
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots.
At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin... |
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Taxi Ride with Victor
Sara Trofa · Prestel Junior
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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This sci-fi inspired taxi trip will have kids roaring with laughter.
Victor is everyone's favorite extraterrestrial taxi driver, but he has a big problem. His memory is terrible! He can never remember his way around the galaxy. When he drops off his passengers at the wrong locations,... |
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Reading Beauty
Deborah Underwood · Chronicle Books
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
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When a fairy's curse - a deathlike sleep via paper cut - threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it's up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people. Set in the universe of the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella, this irrepressible fairy tale retelling... |
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Pokko and the Drum
Matthew Forsythe · Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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From E.B. White Read Aloud honor artist Matthew Forsythe comes a picture book about a tiny drum, an emerald forest, and a frog who dares to make her own music.
The biggest mistake Pokko's parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet,... |
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The Hike
Alison Farrell · Chronicle Books
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
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With lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world coupled with fun narrative featured throughout, this spirited picture book tells the victorious story of three girls' friendship - and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors. Here is the best and worst of any hike:... |
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Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.
Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school.... |
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A Map into the World
Kao Kalia Yang · Carolrhoda Books ®
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
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"Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness."
-- Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday
A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world.
As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl's world. She moves... |
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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market
Raul the Third III · Versify
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Richard Scarry's Busytown gets a Mexican-American makeover in the marketplace of a buzzing border town from Pura Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raul the Third.
Bilingual in a new way, this paper over board book teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience... |
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Paloma Wants to be Lady Freedom
Rachel Campos-Duffy · Regnery Kids
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Today we spend so much time talking about diversity and what makes us different that we're forgetting to tell our children stories about what unites us as Americans. We have so many beautiful and important things in common - our history, our love of freedom, and our pursuit of the American... |
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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry · Aladdin
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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A visit to Washington, DC's National Portrait Gallery forever alters Parker Curry's young life when she views First Lady's Michelle Obama's portrait.
When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald's transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait... |
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Max and Marla Are Flying Together
Alexandra Boiger · Philomel Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of She Persisted comes a book about friendship, flying, and facing your fears together.
Max and Marla do everything together. So when Max makes a kite and wants to go fly it, he can't understand why Marla doesn't want... |
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Get Off That Camel!
AH Benjamin · Karadi Tales Picturebooks
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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From the time Meena was a baby, she's been obsessed with camels. This fixation only becomes stronger when she's gifted a real camel for her birthday! Absolutely thrilled with her new pet, Meena simply refuses to get off that camel! This delightful story by veteran children's author A.H.... |
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The Day of Your Arrival
Dolores Brown · NubeOcho
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
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Adopted children are very wanted. A sweet story to talk about the long wait for the parents. The arrival of the child and the happiness of the family. One of the few picture books that talk about adoption in sucha beautiful way. A both that is both beautiful and necessary. |
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The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling
Mike Berenstain · Zonderkidz
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
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In The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling, the whole Bear family is invited by the Bear Country Carolers for a round of Christmas Eve celebrations. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister and Honey as they venture together in the snowy, cold night to travel from door to door singing Christmas... |
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Vegetables in Holiday Underwear
Jared Chapman · Abrams Appleseed
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Celebrate your favorite holiday traditions in this silly romp that's sure to make kids giggle (and want new undies!)
There's underwear for every day of the week and every month of the year. But come December, Pea proclaims to everyone who will listen that... |
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Frozen 2 Little Golden Book (Disney Frozen)
Nancy Cote · Golden/Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
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This Little Golden Book is based on Disney Frozen 2--which is in theaters November 22, 2019!
Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios' feature-length follow-up to 2013's Oscar®-winning film Frozen is slated... |
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Frozen 2 Deluxe Pictureback
RH Disney · RH/Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
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This full-color storybook featuring collector cards and more than 30 stickers is based on Disney Frozen 2--in theaters November 22, 2019!
Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios' feature-length follow-up to 2013's... |
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Love and the Rocking Chair
Diane Dillon · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the love we feel for our children in this touching, multi-generational story about the lasting power of family.
Simple words and colorful paintings tell the warm, engaging story of new parents who buy a rocking chair when... |
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Cats Are a Liquid
Rebecca Donnelly · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Celebrate cats in all their flowing, furry glory in Cats Are a Liquid, a charming picture book that examines the unusual physical properties of felines by writer Rebecca Donnelly and illustrator Misa Saburi. Cats fill./ Cats spill./ Cats flow downhill.// Cats tip./ Cats... |
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Sweet Dreams, Zaza
Mylo Freeman · Clavis
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
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"A wonderful depiction of a daily bedtime ritual for a family that happens to be black." - Kirkus Reviews
Zaza is almost ready to go to sleep . . .
But first, she wishes all of her animal friends good night.
A perfect story to read at bedtime,... |
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The Underhills: A Fairy Story
Bob Graham · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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In a captivating follow-up to April and Esme, Tooth Fairies, a master of whimsy sends his tiny heroines on another adventure.
With their parents off on an urgent molar pickup, April and Esme are ready for a cozy overnight at Grandma and Grandpa's teapot house by the airport... |
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My Winter City
James Gladstone · Groundwood Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A young boy wakes up in the early light of a winter morning, pulls on his boots and mittens, and steps out into the snowy city with his dad. They trudge through the snow, their dog bounding along beside them, then a slushy, steamy bus ride takes them to the tobogganing hill for some... |
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Ho'onani: Hula Warrior
Heather Gale · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawaiʻi who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.
Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane... |
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Where's Waldo? Double Trouble at the Museum: The Ultimate Spot-the-Difference Book
Martin Handford · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Maybe you're good at spotting Waldo. But can you spot the difference? Head to the museum, where even the sharpest eyes are seeing double.
Waldo is wandering through the museum, where there are some devilishly difficult differences to decipher. Finding Waldo and his buddies is hard... |
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The Little Snowplow Wishes for Snow
Lora Koehler · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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The plucky little hero of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Little Snowplow returns in a story about wishing, waiting, and the magic of a first snowfall.
The little snowplow loves his job on the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, but the work he loves best is plowing snow.... |
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Come Next Season
Kim Norman · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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A gorgeous picture book that celebrates the magic of the seasons and the joys of family. Come next season . . .
The lake will sparkle.
The leaves will fall from the trees.
We'll play all day in the snow.
We'll visit the farm -- and maybe make a friend. Every... |
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.
Fry bread is food.
It... |
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A Big Bed for Little Snow
Grace Lin · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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A companion to the Caldecott Honor book A Big Mooncake for Little Star!
A heartwarming and tender picture book introducing readers to their first snow, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin.
When it was quiet, Little Snow grinned and then jumped,... |
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Anxious Charlie to the Rescue
Terry Milne · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A friend in need causes an anxious pup to confront his fear of change in this thoughtful and encouraging tale.
Charlie follows the same routine every day: he hops out of bed in the morning, walks the same route to the market, and lines up his stuffed animals just so in the evening.... |
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The Favorite Book
Bethanie Deeney Murguia · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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From the author-illustrator of Do You Believe in Unicorns? comes a sweet, colorful celebration of how we choose the things we love best.
Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place? Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy:... |
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Fall with Lily and Milo
Pauline Oud · Clavis
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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"These simple, colorful stories could be used in story time... or as beginning readers" - School Library Journal
"Lily and Milo books are "perfect for babies and toddlers"" - Kiwi magazine
Fall is here! Lily and Milo go exploring in the woods.... |
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Doodle Cat Wears A Cape
Kat Patrick · Scribble
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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He can perform all kinds of superhero acts, like catching humans when they fall from trees and firing furballs at top speed. But will Doodle Cat's superpowers work when his friend is sad? Maybe he'll have to try something new. Filled with Doodle Cat's signature exuberance and joy ... |
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Beware!
Bob Raczka · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R) . Can a bear and a bee become friends?
Abe and Bree aren't supposed to get along. When they meet, they panic. Abe swats! Bree stings! Now they're both hurt. Together... |
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Why?
Adam Rex · Chronicle Books
Pages: 60
Format: Hardcover
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This sweet book will appeal to anyone familiar with the universal tendency of young children to always ask WHY? When supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops in threatening to vanquish an innocent crowd, the only one brave enough not to run away is a little girl, who asks him simply, "Why?"... |
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Good Night, Little Blue Truck
Alice Schertle · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends--a perfect bedtime read-aloud in this bestselling series!
A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket?... |
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Hello, Crow
Candace Savage · Greystone Kids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Will Franny ever prove to her dad that crows and kids can be friends? Franny has a new friend - a crow who brings her presents in its beak. Like a red button! And a silver heart! Franny's dad doesn't believe her. He says crows and kids can't be friends. But Franny knows better.... |
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One Is a Lot
Muon Thi Van · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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2 is a little. 0 is nothing. 1 is not enough.
Well, sometimes ... 1 sun is a lot. 1 dog is a lot. 2 can even be too much. And when it comes to rain clouds, 0 is perfect. It's curious, but true. It all depends on what you're counting!
Bestselling and critically acclaimed author... |
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Home in The Woods
Eliza Wheeler · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.
Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story... |
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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
Kat Zhang · Aladdin
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?
Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong.
Then... |
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I Can't Do That, YET: Growth Mindset
Esther P Cordova · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
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Enna is a girl who doesn't believe in herself and often utters the phrase "I can't do that!" One night in a dream she sees all the possible future versions of herself, discovering that she can be any of those versions with time, knowledge and dedication. She develops a growth... |
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Linus The Little Yellow Pencil
Scott Magoon · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own!
This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points... |
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How Do You Take a Bath?
KATE MCMULLAN · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for fans of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath, this fun and educational picture book brings together adorable baby animals and bathtime.
How do YOU take a bath?
Does your mama comb your fur?
Do you shake off all your dirt?
Do you splash... |
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Shubh Diwali!
Chitra Soundar · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the new year with family and friends. A sweet introduction to the Hindu festival of lights. |
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The Pencil
Susan Avingaq · Inhabit Media
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
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Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things.
One afternoon, their mother leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their... |
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The Squirrels Who Squabbled
Rachel Bright · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Two greedy squirrels go on a wild pinecone chase in this hilarious follow-up to The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could!
"It's mine!" shouted Cyril.
"No, mine!" hollered Bruce.
"You don't stand a chance!
Give up! It's no use!"
"I'm... |
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Ping
Ani Castillo · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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With the visual ingenuity of Press Here and the emotional resonance of What Do You Do with a Problem?, this wise and timely book about the fragile art of personal connection will strike a chord with children and adults alike.
In the era of social media, communication... |
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Apple Cake: A Gratitude
Dawn Casey · Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Thank you, hedge, / Thank you, tree. / Thank you, flower, / Thank you, bee. / Thank you, rain, / Thank you, sun. / Thank you, farmers, / every one.
In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides,... |
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In the Sky at Nighttime
Laura Deal · Inhabit Media
Pages: 28
Format: Hardcover
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In the sky at nighttime, the northern lights dance, a mother's song sways on the breeze, and a raven roosts atop a tall building, bathed in the light of the moon.
This lyrical poem sends readers sailing through the Arctic night sky to see and hear the unique beauty of a Northern... |
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Camilla, Cartographer
Julie Dillemuth PhD · Magination Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Camilla loves maps. Old ones, new ones, she loves them all! She often imagines what it must have been like to explore and discover a new path for the first time. One morning, Camilla wakes up to a huge snow storm. Her neighbor Parsley can't find the path to the creek. But Camilla has her old map - which... |
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Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair
James Dean · HarperCollins
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
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Pete and his friends have a blast at the school science fair! This exciting 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers. In Pete the Cat's Supercool Science Fair from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat and his friends are excited... |
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Llama Llama Secret Santa Surprise
Anna Dewdney · Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
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Llama Llama and his friends play Secret Santa at school in this sweet 8x8 based on an episode from the Netflix animated television series. Includes stickers!
Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture... |
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The Day Abuelo Got Lost: Memory Loss of a Loved Grandfather
Diane de Anda · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A touching story about a boy and his grandfather who enjoy a special relationship - until Abuelo starts to lose his memory. Instead of building model planes and cooking together, Luis and his father have to search the neighborhood for Abuelo, and Luis and Abuelo have to find new activities... |
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Old Man of the Sea
Stella Elia · Lantana Publishing
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Every Sunday, Grandpa waited for me in his room, and I took my place at the foot of the bed. There were days when Grandpa wanted to talk, and days when we sat in silence. Then one day, Grandpa began telling me stories about his life at sea -- tales of love and adventure and danger on the ocean... |
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The Truth About Grandparents
Elina Ellis · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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In this perfect gift for grandparents and grandchildren alike, a loving child reveals the truth behind assumptions that old people just aren't any fun.
Grandparents are slow. Grandparents are scared of new things. And grandparents definitely don't dance -- right? A simple,... |
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Mama Bird Lost an Egg
Evelyne Fournier · CrackBoom! Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Mama Bird is sad today. A little egg she was keeping warm has broken. With tenderness and compassion, her son, Gabriel, helps comfort her.
A thoughtful picture book that explores the theme of miscarriage, using a subtle metaphor. It provides families who are living a similar experience... |
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This Is Not That Kind of Book
Christopher Healy · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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This is a book that answers all the kids who have ever posed the question What kind of book is it?
This clever alphabet book... Wait, that's not right. This original fairy tale... Nope. Mystery? Joke book? Superhero story? Pirate adventure? This delightful mash-up features... |
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I Promise
Catherine Hernandez · Arsenal Pulp Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Catherine Hernandez's debut novel Scarborough was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, and the Trillium Prize, Ontario's richest literary award. Her latest, I Promise, is a beautiful tribute to the resiliency of diverse families.
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Mr. Scruff
Simon James · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A sweetly silly story of a little boy and a dog who make an unlikely (but perhaps perfect) pair.
Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in a unique way. Polly belongs to Molly, Eric belongs to Derek, Berry belongs to Terry. But poor... |
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The Tale of the Tiger Slippers
Jan Brett · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Jan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.
Set in India, this gorgeous reimagining of the classic Middle Eastern folk tale "Abu Kassem's Slippers" features a poor tiger cub who is a very hard worker. His mother... |
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The Star in the Forest
Helen Kellock · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A remarkable debut that tells the story of two sisters with very different personalities who set out to find a star in a forest. One evening in the fall, sisters Pip and Maisie are sitting in their grandparents' cozy cottage on the edge of a forest. Maisie is restless and longs... |
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Missing Daddy
Mariame Kaba · Haymarket Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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"This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country's obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel... |
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The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
Shabazz Larkin · Readers to Eaters
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A LOVE POEM FROM A FATHER TO HIS TWO SONS, AND A TRIBUTE TO THE BEES THAT POLLINATE THE FOODS WE LOVE TO EAT.
"Sometimes bees can be a bit rude.
They fly in your face and prance on your food."
And yet ... without bees, we might not have strawberries for shortcakes... |
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How To Light Your Dragon
Fred Benaglia · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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A humorous guide to helping a dragon rediscover its fire-breathing abilities. Has your dragon forgotten how to breathe fire? Have no fear. This imaginative story follows the exploits of one frustrated dragon owner as she tries increasingly hilarious tricks to rekindle her dragon's... |
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Treasure
Mireille Messier · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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When two siblings go on a treasure hunt, they aren't sure exactly what kind of treasure they are looking for. What they do know is that treasures are shiny, mysterious and precious. And that all the really good treasures are hidden!
As they explore the forest, the little brother... |
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Saturday
Oge Mora · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.
Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday!... |
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Wonder Mole's Scent Costume Party
Pato Mena · NubeOcho
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
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How do moles dress for a cosume party? Come and check it out at Wonder's Mole's party. What would happen if a dangerous weasel snuck in? She only thinks about eating two fat moles for dinner. |
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Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen
Beth Mills · Carolrhoda Books ®
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
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In her debut picture book, Beth Mills offers a pitch-perfect look at recess, friendship, and being a good sport.
First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up -- and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing? By throwing... |
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Finding Christmas
Robert Munsch · Scholastic Canada
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
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It's a very Munsch Christmas! Canada's best loved author and illustrator team creates a festive story to ring in the holiday season - based on Robert Munsch's own family! Every year Julie finds the Christmas presents her parents hid: in the basement, under the bed, in the garage.... |
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Gerald the Lion
Jessica Souhami · Otter-Barry Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Is Gerald really a big, bold lion? Does he really brave wild beasts, aliens, hungry crocodiles and a fire-breathing dragon? Or could it be that Gerald is actually a small, day-dreaming cat...?
Young children will love to follow Gerald through the 'jungle', identify the fierce animals... |
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Ball & Balloon
Rob Sanders · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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A ball must learn to deal with his envy when a floating balloon has him feeling down in this simple and relatable story that reminds little ones that being different is what makes you special.
Balloon can soar, he can fly, he can dip, duck, and hover - all on his own.
Balloon... |
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My Wild Cat
Isabelle Simler · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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A merciless hunter, an unrivaled expert in stealth and deception - a cat is no ordinary pet! Sure, he may look harmless as he snoozes on the sofa, or under the rug, or on top of the radiator. Sure, he may seem sweet as he snuggles a stuffed animal, but don't let that fool you! When you least... |
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Life as a Mini Hero
Olivier Tallec · Enchanted Lion Books
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
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Clad in bright suits that bespeak their daring deeds, these mini heroes live their daily lives assailed by all sorts of difficulty and disaster. Whether jumping rope on the playground, eating towers of ice-cream, or hanging upside-down from the ceiling, they are never short of plans and prospects!... |
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Octopus Stew
Eric Velasquez · Holiday House
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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What do you do when an octopus captures Grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her! Two stories in one from award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez.
The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions. "¡Tenga cuidado!" Ramsey shouts. "Be... |
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Along the Tapajós
Fernando Vilela · Amazon Crossing Kids
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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Cauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajós River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat - even to school! When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground... |
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Hello, Ninja
N. D. Wilson · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
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Soon to be a Netflix animated TV series! Are you longing for adventure? Mischief? What about sandwiches? Tag along with one sneaky ninja who is happy to share his busy day (but not his lunch) with curious kids everywhere in this rhyming picture book great... |
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I Miss My Grandpa
Jin Xiaojing · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of Ed Young and Peter Sis, this breathtaking picture book, from LBYR's first Emerging Artist Award Winner, Jin Xiaojing, is the perfect read for anyone who has lost a loved one. A young girl has never met her grandpa. He passed away before she was born, but she misses him every... |
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