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Dragons and Marshmallows

Asia Citro · The Innovation Press
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series, Zoey discovers a glowing...
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Pete the Kitty and Baby Animals

James Dean · HarperFestival
Pages: 18
Format: Board book

This groovy series from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty!Oh no! Pete the Kitty has lost his red balloon. Help him look for his balloon in this fun tabbed board book.Along the way,...
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Lance's Story

CALA SPINNER · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Get to know Lance in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on the new Netflix original series, Voltron Legendary Defender from DreamWorks Animation!Get to know Lance, in his own words - from his days growing up in Cuba, to his time as a pilot at Galaxy Garrison on Earth, to his adventures as a Paladin....
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I Want Your Smile, Crocodile

Denette Fretz · Zonderkidz
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

I want your smile, Crocodile.Kids love your pointy chin.If it were mine, they'd stand in line,and wait for me to grin.Would life for a spunky meerkat pup be better with polar bear hair? Porcupine spines? A crocodile smile? As Jack the meerkat covets all the things his zoo friends have,...
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All About Light

Angela Royston · Heinemann Educational Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. The four titles cover different aspects of light, forces, magnetism and sound. This title looks at light: what it does, where it comes from, what materials...
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Stay! A Top Dog Story

Alex Latimer · Peachtree
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Looking after Ben's dog, Buster, is no walk in the park. Buster is messy, he is naughty, he is EXHAUSTING! But Ben loves him more than anything. When Ben goes away, he tells Grampa exactly how to look after Buster. But has Ben remembered the most IMPORTANT thing?
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Coco Chanel

Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The first book follows Coco Chanel, from her early life in an orphange--where...
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Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey · Graphix
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police...
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I'm Going to Catch My Tail!

Jimbo Matison · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

A rambunctious kitty wakes up with a mission he is going to finally catch his tail! Through mountains of toilet paper, under the covers, into the laundry basket with a quick stop at the litter box, and beyond, the tireless kitty continues his never-ending chase until the unexpected motive...
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Barkus.

Patricia Maclachlan · Chronicle Books
Pages: 43
Format: Hardcover

Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent...
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New Shoes

CHRIS RASCHKA · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Two-time Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling picture book creator Chris Raschka pays tribute to one of the most quintessential events of childhood - getting new shoes - in this boldly illustrated and inspiring book for the youngest reader. When a young child discovers a hole...
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The Universe's Greatest Dinosaur Jokes and Pre-Hysteric Puns

Artie Bennett · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 95
Format: Paperback

What does a Pteranodon get after flying too long? PTIRED!Young dinosaur fans will love these hilarious puns, knock-knocks, and one-liners about their favorite prehistoric beasts! If there are two things every kid loves, it's jokes and dinosaurs. So they'll go crazy for this...
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Muddle & Mo

Nikki Slade-Robinson · Clarion Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Muddle (a duck) and Mo (a goat) are best friends, but Muddle is a bit confused about what type of animals they both are. Fortunately, during the course of their walk together, long-suffering Mo helps Muddle get his duck identity sorted out in this warm and funny tale of friendship, differences,...
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Brave

Stacy McAnulty · Running Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

An empowering picture book for all kids that demonstrates to children that they can be real-life superheroes and that all kids have what it takes to be brave. Superheroes seek adventure, never give up, and stay calm when others are afraid. Superheroes are brave. But they aren't the only...
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The Snowflake : A Water Cycle Story

Neil Waldman · Millbrook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"A beautiful take on the water cycle. Waldman traces the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year, with each month receiving its own spread. The water begins as a snowflake that melts into a droplet, flows into the ground, bubbles up in a spring, flows into a farm's...
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