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The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story

Tomie DePaola · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child.Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom....
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Miles McHale, Tattletale

Christianne C Jones · Picture Window Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Miles McHale is a tattletale. And everybody knows it. But he's not the only one who needs help, so his teacher decides: it's time to fight the Tattle Battle! But will Miles figure out the right time to tell a grown-up about another person's behavior, or is he doomed to be a tattletale...
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The Prince and the Porker

PETER BENTLY · HARRY N ABRAMS
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray . . . When Pignatius sees fresh pastries cooling on the windowsill of the palace kitchen, he's tempted to try them. Surely, the cook won't miss just one. But Pignatius's greed gets the better...
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The Bear and the Piano

David Litchfield · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

One day, a bear cub finds something strange and wonderful in the forest. When he touches the keys, they make a horrible noise. Yet he is drawn back again and again. Eventually, he learns to play beautiful sounds, delighting his woodland friends. Then the bear is invited...
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Stanley and the Magic Lamp

Jeff Brown · HarperCollins; Newly illustrated Trophy ed edition
Format: Paperback

Genie on the loose!Stanley Lambchop has found a real magic lamp with a genie inside! The genie tells Stanley he can wish for anything in the world fame, a magical pet, superpowers -- you name it.When Stanleys family finds out about the genie, they have some wishes, too. But the more wishes...
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How Deep Is the Ocean?

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld · HARPER
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, but how deep does it go? Put on your scuba gear and explore the ocean, from its shallowest waters to its deepest, most mysterious parts. As you dive deeper, you'll discover glowing animals, strange creatures that don't need sunlight...
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Skateboard Party: The Carver Chronicles, Book Two

Karen English · Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Richard can't wait to show off his flat-ground Ollies at a friend's birthday party at the skate park, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. He really meant to finish his assignment on howler monkeys, but he just got . . . distracted. If only he could focus...
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Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea: Marie Tharp Maps the Ocean Floor

Robert Burleigh · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Raúl Colón, this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor.Marie Tharp was always fascinated by the ocean....
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LEGO Ninjago #9: Night of the Nindroids

Greg Farshtey · Papercutz
Pages: 63
Format: Hardcover

After the defeat of the Stone Warriors, Jay, Cole, Zane, and Kai have to regroup fast when an even greater challenge rises from the shadows. With their ranks divided against the most sinister, most unstoppable foe they have ever faced, the ninja must call upon everything they've learned...
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Nat the Gnat

Lori Haskins Houran · Harper
Format: Book

A skill-building reader starring Worm finds him taking a turn caring for a class pet gnat that accidentally escapes from its tank.
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Stanley, flat again

Jeff Brown · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 85
Format: Paperback

Is Stanley flat again ? Stanley Lambchop has had his share of unusual adventures. But being flat was one thing he thought he was through with forever. Then one morning, he discovers he was wrong. Still, there is so much that a boy who is only one inch thick can do that a round person can t. Maybe...
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From Seed to Cactus

Lisa Owings · Lerner Publications
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

How does a little seed grow into a prickly cactus? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from seeds in the sand to fully grown cacti - in this intriguing book!
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Pig Has a Plan

Ethan Long · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

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Charlie the Ranch Dog: Stuck in the Mud

Ree Drummond · Harpercollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Charlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is back in this new I Can Read story! It's not easy being a cattle dog, but Charlie knows...
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