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Kalinka and Grakkle

Julie Paschkis · Peachtree Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Can a perky little bird with an eye for neatness and a very messy monster find a way to be friends? Kalinka's a showy little bird with an eye for neatness, but her grumpy neighbor Grakkle doesn't care one bit about cleaning. He just wants to relax in his favorite chair and soak...
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Jack and the Jelly Bean Stalk

Rachael Mortimer · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Jack sells the family's cow for twenty gold coins but buys magic jelly beans with the money. His mother throws the beans outside, and they grow into an enormous stalk. When Jack meets a Giant who wants him for a snack, Jack finds a clever solution to his GIANT problem!
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New Shoes

SARA VARON · First Second
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

From Sara Varon (Robot Dreams, Bake Sale) comes New Shoes, a heartwarming graphic novel about a donkey on a quest to make the perfect pair of shoes.Francis the donkey is the best shoemaker in the village. He uses only the finest materials: coconut wood for the soles, goat's wool...
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MVP #2: The Soccer Surprise

David A Kelly · Random House
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries comes a brand-new sports-themed chapter book series featuring the coolest club around - the Most Valuable Players! The MVP club wants to save an old field house close to their school. They could turn it into their very own sports center! Luckily,...
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The Twelve Rabbids of Christmas

Patrick Spaziante · Simon & Schuster Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Celebrate the holidays with the Rabbids in this hilarious 8x8 storybook parody of a classic Christmas poem!On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Rabbids gave to meTwelve plungers plunging, eleven robbers robbing, ten babies burping, nine grandpas farting, eight sirens shrieking.... The Rabbids...
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Giant Pandas Are Awesome!

Megan C Peterson · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Yank! The giant panda strips bamboo leaves with its sharp claws. Weighing more than 300 pounds, this is one huge bear! Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on the giant panda. Readers are introduced to physical features, behavior, habitat, and life cycle to find...
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Polar Bears

Leo Statts · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Learn all about powerful and protective polar bears! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common Core...
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How to Make Stuff with Duct Tape

Samantha Bell · Child's World
Format: Book

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating handicraft projects using duct tape, including a pencil holder, visor, and wallet.
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A Trip to the Beach

Maddie Spalding · Childs World Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Engage readers with stories of a fun trip to the beach. Readers are introduced to the various activities that take place at the beach, and what it means to be safe in the sun and water. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author,...
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Making Colors: A Pop-Up Book

James Diaz · Tango Books; Pop edition
Format: Print book

A beautiful visual lesson in mixing colors
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Juneteenth for Mazie

Floyd Cooper · Capstone Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history -- the day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Counting

Sara Pistoia · Child's World, Incorporated, The
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Simple text describes the basics of counting and explains how to count in groups.
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The Magician's Hat

Malcolm Mitchell · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell presents the story of a magician who reveals an awe-inspiring treasure from his bag of tricks -- books that make every kid's dream come true! This is not your typical afternoon at the library -- a magician invites kids to reach...
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The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

Ying Chang Compestine · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China, and his three advisors take advantage of him by stealing his stores of rice, gold, and precious stones. But Ming Da has a plan. With the help of his tailors, he comes up with a clever idea to outsmart his devious advisors:...
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Russell Wilson

Jon M. Fishman · Lerner Publications
Format: Book

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning...
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