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Maiasaura

Jennifer Zeiger · Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Book

This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Maiasaura. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Maiasaura lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how it dealt with enemies. Additional text...
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Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower Girl

Wanda Coven · Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Everyone’s favorite witch is walking down the aisle—and whipping up a spell to save the wedding day!Heidi’s Aunt Sophie is getting married, and guess who’s the flower girl? Heidi isn’t looking forward to the wedding, however. Her dress (with its awful ruffles...
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The Napping House

Audrey Wood · Harcourt
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's truly like no other. Don and Audrey...
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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

Lucille Colandro · Turtleback
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers, as they follow along on the Old Lady's adventure.
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Love That Puppy!: The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to be a Dog

Jeff Jarka · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Peter is an ordinary boy . . . at first. Then one day he decides to become a dog. He loves to play fetch. He can bark like no one's business. And just look at him chase that mailman! But while Peter is good at being a dog, he is not always a good dog. What's a puppy to do when his mother...
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My Weirder School #10: Mr. Jack Is a Maniac!

Dan Gutman · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 106
Format: Library Binding

With more than 6.5 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!For A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine. In this tenth book in the outrageously funny My Weirder School series, Principal Klutz thinks the kids at Ella...
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Power Rangers Samurai: Rangers Unite

Ray Santos · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Book

Get the essential Power Rangers Samurai backstory in this reader!This reader, illustrated with images from the TV show, focuses on the Rangers as they continue to hone their powers and transition into their lives as Samurai Rangers. But evil master Xandred has discovered that by flooding...
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Farm Fresh Fun #2

Veera Hiranandani · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 89
Format: Paperback

"Gently humorous black-and-white illustrations pair nicely with the text. With all the foodies out there, this delightful series deserves a long shelf life ... and many more courses."--Kirkus Reviews"Fans of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody . . . will enjoy this."--School...
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The Challenge of Samukai

Greg Farshtey · Papercutz; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

LEGO Ninjago 1 The Challenge of SamukaiThe Masters of Spinjitsu come to Papercutz in their first graphic novel appearance written by Greg Farshtey, the hit force behind the LEGO BIONICLE series. Under the tutelage of their master Sensei Wu, the chosen four ninjas Kai, Jay, Cole, and Zane...
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DK Readers L3: LEGO Friends: Friends Forever

Helen Murray · DK CHILDREN
Format: Paperback

Meet the girls of Heartlake City, Mia, Stephanie, Emma, Andrea, and Olivia. They might all have very different personalities, but they have one important thing in common true friendship!,
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Despicable Me 2: Attack of the Evil Minions!

Kirsten Mayer · LB Kids
Format: Hardcover

An exciting and fun picture book story featuring the unpredictably hilarious Minions and based on the all-new comedy adventure film, Despicable Me 2!,
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Inside Outside

Lizi Boyd · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

What is happening outside today? Peek through the window to find out. What is happening inside? Peek again! Whimsical die-cuts throughout lead to charming and surprising reveals with every turn of the page. Filled with fun details (can you find the two mice playing throughout?) , this...
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Liz and the Sand Castle Contest

Callie Barkley · Little Simon
Format: Print book

Liz deals with some unfriendly competition at the beach and tries to rescue a baby octopus in the eleventh book of The Critter Club series.Liz and her family are at the beach! Liz loves building sand sculptures, so when she sees a flyer for a sand castle competition, of course she enters....
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