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Tar Beach

Faith Ringgold · Dragonfly Books
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Illus. in full color. "Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles...
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Cronus and the Threads of Dread

Joan Holub · Aladdin Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Zeus and the Olympians must deal with monstrous spiders and dangerous webs in this Heroes in Training adventure.A giant spiderweb in the sky with the words "Surrender Olympians" shows Zeus and his friends that they are in for another battle. Dodging the silky and sticky webs,...
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Eek Discovers Earth

Blake A. Hoena · Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

After observing earthlings, Eek decides to build a spaceship so that he and Ack can go conquer Earth. What will happen when their ship lands in the Sudsy Duck Laundromat?
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Uranium Unicorns From Uranus

Dav Pilkey · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, a thrilling friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout! Ricky Ricotta loves his Mighty Robot. They do everything together, but it's sometimes hard for a small...
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Over My Dead Body

Kate Klise · HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The news from Ghastly, Illinois, is grave - and that's something to laugh about! The International Movement for the Safety & Protection Of Our Kids & Youth (IMSPOOKY) dictates that Seymour cannot live in the mansion at 43 Old Cemetery Road "without the benefit of parents."...
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The Navy's Night Before Christmas

Christine Ford · Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

This story, written for military families, is about a visit from "the Santa of Sailors" to those who can't be home for Christmas. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when way out to sea Not a creature was stirring to windward or lee. The sailors were nestled all snug in their...
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Spy Guy: The Not-So-Secret Agent

Jessica Young · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Spy Guy is a spy - but not a very good one. He's too loud, too squeaky, and in need of a good disguise. All Spy Guy wants is to figure out the secret to spying. But as the Chief says, that he must discover for himself. With a lot of trial and even more error, can Spy Guy figure out the secret...
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Everything Goes: By Sea

Brian Biggs · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Everything Goes: By Sea, the third picture book in the Everything Goes series of picture books, board books, and I Can Reads, is a wonderful celebration of sailboats, submarines, and many other interesting sea vehicles.Featuring fun mini-story lines, seek-and-find activities, tons of hilarious...
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B. Bear and Lolly: Off to School

Armstrong Livingston · HarperCollins Language: English ISBN-10: 0062197894 ISBN-13: 978-0062197894 Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item  Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price? amznJQ.onReady
Format: Hardcover

B. Bear (formerly known as Baby Bear) and Lolly (short for Goldilocks) are best friends. After all, they like all the same things. With a bear-and-girl friendship that fits just right, this duo is ready for any adventure - even going to school for the first time.New York Times bestselling...
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Stop That Frog! #3

Henry Winkler · Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

Hank's class gets to take care of Principal Love's pet frog while he's away, and Hank is thrilled when he's selected to take it home for the weekend. But when he forgets to put the top back on the tank, Hank's excitement quickly turns to panic--the frog has escaped!...
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Hades and the Helm of Darkness

Suzanne Williams · Aladdin
Format: Paperback

The Heroes in Training are entering the Underworld—if Hades can conquer his canine fears, that is. The Underworld usually isnt really meant to be a fun place—but tell that to Hades! He loves the dark and the stinky smell of sulfur. However, there is one thing that Hades is not a fan of dogs....
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Dixie Wins the Race

Grace Gilman · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 30
Format: Book

It's the day of Emma's big relay race, and Dixie's come to watch. Emma tells Dixie that her job is to "sit, stay, and cheer." Dixie is disappointed that she can't race, too, but she's determined to be good. But when Emma trips and falls before the finish line, will Dixie obey...
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Ozzie and the Art Contest

Dana Sullivan · Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Ozzie loves to draw. Ozzie loves drawing and being an artist more than anything—even more than skateboarding! So when his teacher, Miss Cattywhompus, announces an art contest, Ozzie can’t wait to get started. He works really hard on his picture of a goat. He knows it will...
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Melvin's Valentine

Jon Scieszka · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Melvin worries his way around Trucktown trying to find out who gave him a valentine. After everyone he asks says no, little Rita beeps her way to Melvin's attention. Did she give Melvin the valentine?
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