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Sam McBratney · Templar
Format: Hardcover

From Guess How Much I Love You author Sam McBratney comes this tender story of the special kind of soothing comfort that a hug can bring setting everything just right againThere there one of the most soothing expressions in the English language In this story Little Hansie Bear loves...
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Dinosaur Kisses

David Ezra Stein · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

WHOMP! An energetic young dinosaur figures out her own way to give a kiss in the latest from the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.For newly hatched dinosaur Dinah, the world is an exciting place. There is so much to see and do. She tries this - STOMP! And she tries...
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Maisy Goes to Preschool: A Maisy First Experiences Book

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Going to preschool is a lot more fun with a friend like Maisy to show you the ropes!Preschool for Maisy means a day filled with friends and things to do, from the time she hangs her coat on a special peg to the time she says good-bye. There's painting and snack time, stories and nap time...
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Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School

Simon Puttock · Nosy Crow
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"A reassuring look at feeling shy on the first day in the classroom." - ?The Independent (U.K.) It's Mouse's first night at Miss Moon's Moonlight School but she is shy, too shy to even say hello. Luckily, with help from Miss Moon and her new friends Bat, Cat, and Owl, a game...
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Catching Kisses

Amy Gibson · Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

At any given moment/someone, somewhereis blowing a kiss.And somewhere/someone/is catching it. So begins this journey of the heart, as readers young and old follow a handful of kisses around the United States. From San Francisco to New Orleans to New York City, the text and stylized artwork...
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Froggy Goes to Hawaii

Jonathan London · Viking Juvenile
Format: Hardcover

Froggy can't wait to get to Hawaii. He's got big plans! Surfing, swimming with the fish, learning to dance the hula -he'll be busy every moment. But somehow, when lovable, trouble-prone Froggy's around, nothing goes as planned.
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Templeton Gets His Wish

Greg Pizzoli · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Templeton the cat doesn't like his parents telling him to clean up, and he really doesn't like when his brothers steal his toys. So, he makes a wish on a magic diamond, and his family disappears!At first, Templeton is over the moon. He's free to lounge and play all day, and he never has to take...
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Bitty Baby the Brave

Kirby Larson · American Girl
Format: Hardcover

Discover the world of Bitty Baby - a special new friend to help girls ages 3 - 5 shine bright! In this story, a little girl and her Bitty Baby doll encounter a scary noise in Grammy and Grampas basement. After an imaginary jungle adventure involving a gorilla, a boa, and an elephant, Bitty...
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Curious Critters Volume Two

David FitzSimmons · Midpoint Trade Books Inc
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Unbelievably detailed, close-up images of twenty common North American animals bring young readers eye-to-eye with wildlife found in their own backyards. Photographed against white backgrounds, the incredible creatures' colors, shapes, textures, and seeming personalities shine. Entertaining...
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Peck, Peck, Peck

Lucy Cousins · Candlewick Press
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

Comical and original, this vivacious picture book from the creator of Maisy features a lovable new character - and a novelty element that's a hole lot of fun.Today my daddy said to me,"It's time you learned to peck a tree."Little woodpecker has just learned to peck....
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Animal ABCs

Marcy Kelman · Disney Press
Pages: 10
Format: Book

Join Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the gang from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as they explore the jungle to discover all the animals of the alphabet, from Alligator to Zebra. This awesome lenticular novelty format makes learning the alphabet fun, as preschoolers can tilt the book to see a letter...
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Playful Pigs from A to Z

Anita Lobel · Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From Caldecott Honor winner Anita Lobel comes this delightful day, from A to Z. Twenty-six playful pigs wake in their pen ready for an adventure. They trot down a country road and discover a field full of surprises! There's an A for Amanda Pig to admire. A B for Billy Pig to balance...
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In Grandma's Arms

Jayne C. Shelton · Cartwheel Books
Format: Board book

Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave...
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Huggy Kissy

Leslie Patricelli · Candlewick; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli's one-haired wonder returns to share the love.When you're an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What's not to love?...
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Little Tug

Stephen Savage · Roaring Brook Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Hardcover

Little Tug may not be very tall or very fast, but when the big ships in the harbor need help, they know they can count on him to be there with a push, a pull, and a ride to safety. But what happens when Little Tug gets tired? This simple, endearing book with a charming retro feel and an emotional...
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