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Bird and Bear

Ann James · Little Bee Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this beautiful picture book about friendship from Ann James, Bird and Bear go on an adventure and discover something surprising . . . .Bird and Bear are two friends who love discovering the world around them. In this adventure, they go on a picnic to celebrate Bear's birthday. While...
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If a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks

Faith Ringgold · Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers; 1st edition
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

If a bus could talk, it would tell the story of a young African-American girl named Rosa who had to walk miles to her one-room schoolhouse in Alabama while white children rode to their school in a bus. It would tell how the adult Rosa rode to and from work on a segregated city bus and couldn't...
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Good night, Truck

Sally Odgers · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Truck, Digger, Boat, and Rocket work very hard through the day.But once night falls, it's time to rest. Good night, Truck. . . .Dreamy art and rhythmic text will drive Good Night, Truck into families' hearts.
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Showing Perseverance

Rebecca Pettiford · Jump!, Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

In Showing Perseverance, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be strong in spite of difficulty. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing perseverance.
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Little Red Riding Hood

Brothers Grimm · minedition; Deluxe edition
Format: Hardcover

A fresh take on a timeless fairy tale This stunning edition of the favorite fable about a little girl in red on her journey through the woods makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenkers evocative and exquisite illustrations...
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Me and My Dragon

David Biedrzycki · Charlesbridge
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A boy lists all the reasons he wants a pet dragon and describes how he would take care of it. Includes tips for selection (why you shouldn't choose a three-headed dragon) , discipline (what to do if your dragon misbehaves) , and diet (why you should never give a dragon broccoli) .
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My Robot Ate My Homework: Project Droid #3

Nancy Krulik · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Logan better study up on his geography facts so he doesn't flunk out!Third-grader Logan Applebaum has the perfect solution to finding time for all that pesky homework - just have his cousin, Java, do it for him. With a robot cousin, Logan's pretty much guaranteed straight As.But...
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Summer

Harriet Brundle · Windmill Books
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Sunshine plus vacation makes the summer equation fun! Readers will get excited for the warm weather with this beautiful introduction to the summer season. Theyll learn key facts about this time of year, such as how we protect ourselves from the sun and how summer affects plants and animals....
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I Can Be a Firefighter

Audrey Charles · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Its time to get in the fire engine and sound the alarm. In this book, beginning readers head to the station to meet the heroes who help our communities: firefighters. Readers will love this lively look at the many duties and tools of firefighters. Achievable, low-ATOS text and exciting...
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Naughty Nightcrawlers From Neptune

Dav Pilkey · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 125
Format: Print book

Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are in for a sticky, slimy surprise!Ricky and his Mighty Robot have built the coolest fort Squeakyville has ever seen, and they can't wait for the fun to begin! But then Cousin Lucy arrives with her pets and plans to turn it into a princess castle -- what...
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When a Wolf Is Hungry

Christine Naumann-Villemin · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover

A darkly humorous tale with a twist ending Edmond Bigsnout, lone wolf that he is, loves his solitary cabin in the woods. But lately he's been craving urban rabbit for dinner, so he travels into the city to catch one. Unfortunately, the rabbit has a lot of neighbors - who mistake Edmond...
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I Can Be a Teacher

Mary Man-Kong · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

Barbie loves to teach! In this Step 2 reader based on Mattel's popular I Can Be line, Barbie spends the day in a classroom and learns how to be the best teacher she can be. Girls ages 4 to 6 will want Barbie to be their teacher, too!
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Pigeon P.I.

Meg McLaren · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This clever and engaging picture book is a delightful and witty first look at the "noir" detective genre for young readers. A pigeon private investigator emerges from retirement to track down a birdnapper with the help of his feathered friends. A cute chick reports the crime and makes...
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Misunderstood Shark

AME DYCKMAN · Orchard Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Every beachgoer knows that there's nothing more terrifying than a... SHARRRK! But this shark is just misunderstood, or is he? In a wholly original, side-splittingly funny story, New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Scott Magoon take this perennial theme and turn...
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