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Marlo

Christopher Browne · Balzer Bray
Pages: 40

A glorious, mostly wordless picture book about a dog who needs a bath and finds much more than that by phenomenal debut author/illustrator Christopher Browne, who was inspired by his own rescue dog. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor BookJourney and Erin and Philip Stead...
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Teachers

Quinn M Arnold · Creative Educ
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"A kindergarten-level introduction to teachers, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by using their instructional skills"--
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No More Bows

Samantha Cotterill · Harper
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Milly loves her dog Hugo. And she LOVES dressing up Hugo in bows.Hugo loves Milly, but Hugo does NOT like wearing bows. Not frilly ones or sparkly ones or bows with jewels.Finally, Hugo can't take it anymore and he runs away! But life is lonely without Milly. He starts to think that maybe...
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My Weird School Fast Facts: Space, Humans, and Farts

DAN GUTMAN · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the planet Jupiter has at least fifty moons? Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen after he died?!Learn more weird-but-true science facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird...
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A Pattern for Pepper

Julie Kraulis · Tundra Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From pinstripe to houndstooth, ikat to toile, join Pepper on her journey into the history of textiles as she works alongside a tailor to make her perfect dress.Pepper is getting a dress made for a special occasion. It's the first dress that has ever been made just for her, and she wants...
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What Is Citizenship?

Jessica Pegis · Crabtree Publishing Company
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

What does it mean to be a citizen? Accessible text and relatable examples introduce young readers to this core concept and highlight the rights and responsibilities all citizens share.
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Molly and Mae: A Friendship Journey

DANNY PARKER · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When Molly and Mae meet at the train station, two journeys begin: a trip through the countryside and an expedition through the highs and lows of friendship. At first the way is scenic and smooth - and then something goes off track. Can Molly and Mae build a bridge of kindness back to each...
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Ballpark Mysteries #13: The Capital Catch

David A. Kelly · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this series! Next up is Washington D.C. and the Nationals team! Mike and Kate are about to face their biggest, most important mystery yet! Why? It involves the president of the United States! The president's brother is a catcher...
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A Letter to My Teacher

Deborah Hopkinson · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This funny, touching picture book -the perfect gift for a child to give to his/her own teacher- celebrates the difference a good teacher can make. Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from the student who never forgot her, this moving story makes a great read-aloud and a perfect...
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Chicken in School

ADAM LEHRHAUPT · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Join Zoey the chicken for a tour of her unusual classroom in this celebration of creativity, friendship, and tasty snacks. When Zoey decides to turn the barn into a school and become a teacher, everyone in the barnyard learns that the best part of school is using your imagination. From...
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Celebrating Different Beliefs

Steffi Cavell-Clarke · Crabtree Publishing Company
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Values are the things we feel are important, such as the freedom to express our beliefs, or religion. No matter which religion people do or don't practice, our values teach us to respect each other's right to practice their religion. Young readers will learn that sharing values...
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Bees

Leo Statts · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

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An A - Z of Monsters and Magical Beings

Aidan Onn · Laurence King Publishing
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Do you know how to escape from a stalking werewolf? Have you always wanted to learn the difference between a hobgoblin and an imp, and do you know the secret to avoiding the sharp claws of the ancient Eloko monster?Learn all these brilliant facts and more with this complete field guide...
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I Want Snow!

Tony Ross · Andersen Press
Pages: 32
Format: School & Library Binding

It might be the middle of summer, but the Little Princess demands SNOW!
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Learn to Program

Heather Lyons · Lerner Publications
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

What do programs tell computers to do? And how are they written? Programs are instructions that computers follow. Learn about different programming languages, coding rules and bugs, and how to solve problems. Once you know the basics about computer programming, use the link in this book...
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