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Justice League Classic: The Mightiest Magic

Donald Lemke · HarperFestival
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

When magical relics disappear from around the world, the Justice League flies to a distant country to retrieve the priceless items. But Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern soon discover that Shazam's worst enemy is behind the plot. They'll have to bring in the World's Mightiest Mortal...
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I am Gandhi

Brad Meltzer · Dial Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Gandhi's peaceful revolution is the focus of this picture book, part of the inspiring New York Times bestselling biography series about heroes. As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight...
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The Berenstain Bears Play Football!

MIKE BERENSTAIN · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Punt, pass, and run your way to a great day of football fun with the Berenstain Bears!
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Jack's Worry

Sam Zuppardi · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A touching and reassuring story about the jitters associated with first experiences - and the satisfaction that comes with conquering your fears.Jack loves playing the trumpet, and for weeks he's been looking forward to taking part in his first concert. But on the morning of the big day,...
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Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse: Tucker's Beetle Band

Thea Feldman · Square Fish
Format: Hardcover

A new group of beetles has just moved in and they're disturbing Tucker's sleep with their loud music. But they can't stop practicing if they want to win the Battle of the Bug Bands. Will Tucker find a way to deal with all this racket and get a good night's sleep? These...
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Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement

STEPHANIE ROTH SISSON · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Star Stuff comes a picture book biography of Rachel Carson, the iconic environmentalist who fought to keep the sounds of nature from going silent.As a child, Rachel Carson lived by the rhythms of the natural world. Spring after spring, year after year, she observed how all living...
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Ryan T Higgins · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . . Readers...
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Never Follow a Dinosaur

Alex Latimer · Peachtree Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Sally and Joe are convinced that the mysterious footprints they have discovered must belong to a dinosaur! Could it be? Join them as the follow the clues to find out ... But wait, what if Sally and Joe are right? What if it really is a dinosaur?This clever, cumulative caper from quirky...
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Look at Me!: Wild Animal Show-Offs

JIM ARNOSKY · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

With his signature breathtaking art, plus stunning gatefolds, acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky introduces children to the most eye-catching creatures in the animal kingdom! Meet the show-offs! With their wacky eyebrows, beautiful patterns, and bright feathers and scales, many animals...
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Block Party

Gwendolyn Hooks · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32

The neighborhood is having a block party where everyone is responsible for bringing a food dish. Padma is excited about the party until she learns that her mother is planning to bring lentil soup. Padma thinks soup is so boring! Everyone else will bring fun things like pizza or hot dogs....
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Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants

Barbara Park · Random House
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback

Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing - and reading - for more than twenty years. Over 60 million copies in print and now with a bright new look for a new generation! Meet the World's...
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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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Princess Cupcake Jones Won't Go to School

Ylleya Fields · Belle Publishing LLC; First edition
Format: Hardcover

Princess Cupcake Jones, the modern-day princess who loves her tutu and playing with her toys, is about to begin school . . . but says, I wont go! Cupcake tries everything to avoid her first day—from pretending to be sick to even hiding! However, Mom stays one step ahead of her. Only after...
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Ace: The Origin of Batman's Dog

STEVE KORTE · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

EVERY SUPER HERO NEEDS A SUPER-PET! Even Batman needs a crime-fighting canine by his side. But how did Ace become the Dark Knight's loyal Bat-Hound? Discover the origin of this superpowered Super-Pet in the this action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! chapter book for early readers. With illustrations...
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids

Carol McCloud · Bucket Fillers
Pages: 31
Format: Print book

For more information on bucket filling and free downloadables and resources, visit bucketfillers101.com.This heartwarming book encourages positive behavior by using the concept of an invisible bucket to show children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation and love...
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