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Hong Kong! #3

Giada De Laurentiis · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what's in store for them. Zia Donatella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia's plan...
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The Queen of Colors

Jutta Bauer · NorthSouth
Format: Book

A colorful look at getting along!   Matilda, the Queen of Colors, has a color for her every mood—she calls for Blue when she’s calm, Red when she’s wild, and Yellow when she wants to be warm. But when Matilda and Yellow begin to quarrel, not even Blue and Red can stop...
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The Zoo is Closed Today!

Evelyn Beilenson · Peter Pauper Press
Format: Hardcover

It was a warm sunny daywith not much to do. So Sue and John walkedto the Kalamazoo.But when John and Sue arrive at the zoo, they are in for a big surprise! What is wrong with all of the animals? From Edward the elephant to Marcel the monkey, the animals have tummy aches and toothaches,...
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Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker

Christianne C. Jones · Picture Window Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Lacey Walker loves to talk. She talks all day, and sometimes all night. But when she loses her voice, Lacey learns the importance of listening.
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Katy Duck, Flower Girl

Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Format: Hardcover

Katy Duck dances her way down the aisle at her aunt’s wedding in this cheerful story for beginning readers.When Katy Duck’s Aunt Ella decides to get married, she asks Katy to be the flower girl! Katy can hardly wait. She practices her “flower girl” moves: swaying...
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Truck Parade

Melinda Melton Crow · Stone Arch Readers
Format: Paperback

School Bus and Train help Fire Truck and Tractor get ready for the local parade. There is a lot to be done before the parade starts!,
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Tickle Time!: A Boynton on Board Board Book

Sandra Boynton · Workman Publishing Company; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Sometimes kids just need a good tickle. Maybe your child is grumpy, or frustrated, or looking for a little extra attention. Well, we have the cure. Reach for Tickle Time!—and like magic, everyones bright and sunny and giggling again.Tickle Time! is the twelfth in Boyntons astoundingly...
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National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever

Don Lessem · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 272
Format: Library Binding

In the crowded field of dinosaur books, this is the very first to offer children ages 7 to 10—those at the height of their enthusiasm for the prehistoric giants—complete coverage of all the known dinosaurs.Don Lessem, author of more than 60 books—most of them about dinosaurs—teams...
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The Berenstain Bears and the Talent Show

Jan Berenstain · Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Berenstain Bears are putting on a talent show! Join Brother Bear as he discovers the most amazing cubs in school - cubs who can: Tell funny jokes Do imitations of famous folks Dance on their toes And even balance a pole on their nose! You'll be surprised to see who has the greatest...
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Discover Sea Stars

Helen Foster James · Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about sea stars, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index,...
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I Can Be a Gymnast

Kristen L. Depken · Random House
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Girls ages 4 to 6 who love gymnastics will love reading about Barbie as she competes at a gymnastic championship in this Step into Reading leveled reader.
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The Truth of Me

Patricia MacLachlan · Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Book

Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall, is celebrated for making emotions accessible to children through her gentle writing style. She brings this gift, as well as her talent for writing about families, to the chapter book The Truth of Me. The...
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Royal Rodent Rescue (Dc Super-Pets!)

John Sazaklis · Picture Window Books
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback

While napping in the FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, STREAKY THE SUPER-CAT is suddenly awakened by a television news alert. The evil Siamese cat ROZZ has kidnapped Prince Zouli, a noble hamster from the village of Kardamyla. UP, UP, AND AWAY! The CAT OF STEEL is on the case and quickly tracks down...
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Heidi Heckelbeck And The Christmas Surprise

Wanda Coven · Turtleback; Reprint edition
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Heidi gets in some Christmastime trouble, it will take more than magic to restore the holiday spirit! Christmas is around the corner, and Heidi is very excited. She loves Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, and, best of all, Christmas presents!...
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