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Absolutely Alfie & the Furry, Purry Secret

SALLY WARNER · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Seven-year-old Alfie Jakes has a kitten-sized secret in her debut chapter book - perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! Seven-year-old Alfie Jakes isn't thrilled when her mom organizes end-of-summer playdates with her soon-to-be classmate, Hanni. Hanni is kind of bossy. So Alfie is relieved...
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The Hidden Life of a Toad

Doug Wechsler · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos...
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Rosa Parks

LISBETH KAISER · Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists, to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect...
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A Peaceful Garden

LUCY LONDON · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two cats lead the way as young readers learn how to choose seeds, dig holes, and water their plants to create their own peaceful garden. From carrots and lettuce to sunflowers and daisies, this is a garden that children will be eager to plant and tend.With comforting text from Lucy London...
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My Book of Rocks and Minerals

Dorling Kindersley, Inc. · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

A children's visual reference that explains what rocks and minerals are, how they form, and how they're used, and even highlights record breakers and amazing facts. My Book of Rocks and Minerals is filled with fascinating facts about and amazing images of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils...
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Egg

Kevin Henkes · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

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His Royal Highness, King Baby: A Terrible True Story

SALLY LLOYD-JONES · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

When an older sibling with a flair for the dramatic shares her kingdom with a baby tyrant, can there be a happily ever after?Once upon a time there was a happy family: A mom, a dad, a gerbil, and the most beautifulest, cleverest, ever so kindest Princess. . . .On one horrible day, a new ruler...
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Not Quite Narwhal

Jessie Sima · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure,...
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The King of Bees

Lester L Laminack · Peachtree Pub Ltd
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Henry can't wait until he can have a bee-suit of his own so he can help his Aunt Lilla with the sister bees. Day after day as Henry observes his Aunt Lilla work with the beehives on their Lowcountry farm, he becomes fascinated with her bee suit and her ability to communicate with the bees....
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VENUS

VANESSA BLACK · Bullfrog Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

In Venus, early readers learn about the planet s unique characteristics and composition. A labeled diagram further explores the makeup of Venus, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Venus online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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Houndsley and Catina and Cousin Wagster

JAMES HOWE · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Does Catina like Houndsley's larger-than-life cousin more than she likes him? The charming friends return in this relatable tale.When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagster is all adventure and enthusiasm and razzle-dazzle, and all his friends love him....
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The Children's Garden: Growing Food in the City

Carole Lexa Schaefer · Little Bigfoot
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Welcome to the Children's Garden--a beautiful place to connect with nature and the food cycle! Illustrated with colorful paintings, this charming picture book features a diverse group of children connecting to food through hands-on outdoor activity. Down the road from Woodlawn Avenue,...
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One Little Monster

MARK GONYEA · Aladdin
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A sleep deprived kid creates monsters of his own to banish the ones that are keeping him awake in this fiendishly funny picture book that's the perfect counting and bedtime story.In graphic artist and designer Mark Gonyea's clever counting book, a little boy snuggles in for a nap, but much...
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The Giant of Jum

Elli Woollard · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Giant of Jum is feeling a bit munchy. "Fee!" he says, and "Fi!" he says, and "Fo!" he says and "Fum!" And off he goes, in search of that sweet snack of a boy named Jack. On his hunt, he'll meet children of all sorts. But before he can gobble them...
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POVERTY AND HUNGER

LOUISE SPILSBURY · Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 32

With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you re a child trying to make sense of it all What does this news mean? How does it affect me? That s where Children in Our World can help. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction...
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