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A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars

Seth Fishman - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

"This picture book is one in a gazillion." - Jane O'Connor, the New York Times-bestselling author of the Fancy Nancy seriesDid you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world...
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My Friends Make Me Happy!

JAN THOMAS - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Can you guess what makes Sheep really happy? Here's a clue . . . it starts with the letter F. It is NOT fish or fans. And it is especially not turnips! That doesn't even start with the letter F! Featuring Jan Thomas's wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious...
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Stewart's Best Pen

Stephen W. Martin - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Boy meets pen in this funny, concise, and touching picture book about maintaining friendship across great distances.Stewart may be a boy, and Craig may be a pen, but they are definitely best friends. The kind of friends who do everything together, who rely on each other, and who feel...
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Leap Frog

Jane Clarke - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

What's that noise? The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog like Felix, and all the strange noises are making him a little bit jumpy. Help Felix find a safe place - and perhaps a special someone - so he can nod off for a peaceful sleep.
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Mice

Lori Dittmer - Creative Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

A kindergarten-level introduction to mice, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their hairless tails.
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Bear Came Along

Richard T. Morris - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself,...
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A Kite for Moon

Jane Yolen - Zonderkidz
Format: Hardcover

A Kite for Moon, written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, tells a heartfelt story about a young boy's fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon. With whimsical illustrations by award-winning...
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Mr. Pants: Camping Catastrophe!

Scott McCormick - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Three goofy cats explore the great outdoors in book four of this hilarious graphic chapter book series, perfect for fans of Squish and Bad Kitty! Mr. Pants really wants to be a Rugged Ranger - or so he thinks. Shooting bows and arrows sounds like tons of fun, but hiking...
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5-Minute Disney Classic Stories

DISNEY. - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

From Pinocchio to Stitch, everyone's favorite classic Disney characters are featured in this storybook! With twelve delightful stories, a padded cover, and fun illustrations on every page, this collection is a great read for boys and girls. Plus, each story can be enjoyed in just five minutes,...
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Pizza-pie Snowman

Valeri Gorbachev - Holiday House
Format: Print book

This funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and endearing characters. One snowy day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel...
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