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Dear Malala, We Stand with You

Rosemary McCarney - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring letter to Malala Yousafzai, winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, that is both a show of support and a call to action for girls around the world.Malala became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize after she survived being shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking...
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Monster Boogie

Laurie Berkner - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music" (People) , pairs the lyrics of her infectious hit song with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this groovy and adorable picture book - a must-have for fans of Laurie, dancing, and all things monstrous!I'm the biggest...
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Odd Dog Out

Rob Biddulph - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming and poignant story from award-winning creator Rob Biddulph about the power of embracing your true colors. Perfect for fans of Peter Brown's Tiger Goes Wild.It's a dog's life in the big, busy city, but there's one lonely pup who doesn't quite fit in. She behaves differently...
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Can I Play Too?

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Can I Play Too? Gerald and Piggie meet a new snake friend who wants to join in a game of catch. But don't you need arms to catch? Mo Willems' Geisel Award-winning duo never...
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Eye of the Earthquake Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Branches
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Winter

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Hardcover

Big changes come in winterfrom the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of winter, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo...
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Monkey and Elephant: Candlewick Sparks

Carole Lexa Schaefer - Candlewick
Format: Paperback

Monkey may scamper and Elephant galump, but they're the best of buddies as they search for shade. That is, when they're not bickering about how to get there!Monkey and Elephant are very good friends. The live in the jungle, which is sometimes very hot! So the two friends set out to find...
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Snowy Owls of the Tundra

Riley Lawrence - Kidhaven
Format: Paperback

Unlike other owls, snowy owls have feathers that cover their legs and feet to keep them warm in the freezing tundra. They have sharp beaks and claws to help them catch lemmings, mice, and rabbits. Readers learn about the lives of these fascinating birds through engaging text and striking...
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The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids: 60 Easy Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make to Make to Stay Healthy and Save the Earth

Ruby Roth - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book

Struggling to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables? Try letting them help themselves!Experts tell us the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process. This irresistibe cookbook presents 60 appealing recipes kids will beg to make themselves,...
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If You Were a Kid During the Civil War

Wil Mara - Children's Press
Format: Print book

With their families caught on opposite sides of the Civil War, friends Sarah Pierce and James Hood are afraid that everything they know is about to change. When the two friends encounter a wounded Union soldier after a violent battle sweeps through their rural Virginia home, they are faced...
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