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Waiting for Chicken Smith

David Mackintosh · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A story about childhood friendships, anticipation, and the magic moments that arise while you're waiting for something else to happen.Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this...
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Princess Puffybottom . . . and Darryl

Susin Nielsen · Tundra Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What's a pampered cat to do now that she has to compete for attention with an ill-mannered puppy? Award-winning author Susin Nielsen delights in this laugh-a-minute twist on the classic sibling rivalry story.Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life -- her subjects serve her delicious meals,...
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William's Winter Nap

Linda Ashman · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last,...
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Stripes and the Jungle Horn

Frank Berrios · Random House
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

Stripes hits the track with Blaze, AJ, and all the truck friends from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this exciting full-color storybook, which features big flaps to lift!
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Pet Dad

Elanna Allen · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Plum wants the perfect pet, but instead realizes she has the perfect dad in this charming and hilarious picture book that's great for father's day.Plum wants a pet. Plum's dad wants NO pets. So Plum, who never takes no for an answer, gets the only pet she can: a pet dad. Dad is a great...
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Up in the Air!/Under the Waves!

MARY TILLWORTH · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol stars in two stories in one all-new Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader--plus a poster!Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step into Reading leveled reader, which features Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol in two amazing adventures. In the first...
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Over the River and Through the Wood

Emma Randall · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh--so hop in, hold tight, and join the journey in this dazzling holiday classic!In this stunning paper-over-board picture book, a blustering wind stings the toes and bites the nose, but hearts are warm and there's lots to eat--for 'tis Thanksgiving...
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Hazel and Twig: The Birthday Fortune

BRENNA BURNS YU · Candlewick
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A delightful debut about two sisters with big dreams provides a charming introduction to the doljabi, a Korean first birthday tradition.Twig's first birthday is coming up, and her whole family - especially her older sister, Hazel - is eager to see what she will choose at her doljabi....
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Mama's Kisses

Kate McMullan · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

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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Dog on a Frog?

Kes Gray · Scholastic Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"You know the rules," said cat. "Cats sit on mats, frogs sit on logs, and dogs sit on FROGS!""Well, I'm changing the rules," said the frog.In this hilarious sequel to Frog on a Log?, frog decides that he does not want to sit on a log, and he definitely does...
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I Can Only Draw Worms

Will Mabbitt · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious picture book in bright, neon colors that is perfect for fans of The Book With No Pictures and The Day the Crayons Quit.This is part counting book, part introduction to worms, but all superbly silly. The fact that the author/illustrator can only draw worms will not take anything...
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Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Britta Teckentrup · Doubleday
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Fans of Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can now fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Through a hole in the book's cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment,...
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You See, I See: On the Farm

Michelle Sinclair Colman · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Board book

See the farm through the eyes of a child and parent in this heartwarming exploration of a day spent together.You see a busy farm, I see adventure ahead!What will you see on the farm? It depends on who you ask! As a parent and child visit the animals, the scarecrow, the farmhouse, and more,...
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Honk! Splat! Vroom!

Barry Gott · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Five mice race down a road, eager to cross the finish line. But first they must overcome all sorts of messy obstacles, including mud and one very hungry cat! Luckily, a friendly goose saves the day. Told in 53 simple words, this delightful picture book will appeal to the youngest of readers!
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Look at Me!

Scholastic · Cartwheel Books
Pages: 10
Format: Board book

In Look At Me!, vivid photography of adorable baby faces matched with a foldout mirror make for an engaging first book that's tons of fun for babies and their parents! Part of a new baby faces line, these sturdy, small board books are just right for curious little ones fascinated by other...
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