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Ivy

Katherine Coville - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Jessica Day George and E. D. Baker comes a charming young fantasy about a girl, her grandmother, and an animal hospital devoted to fantastical creatures. Ivy's grandmother is a healer - to mostly four-legged patients of the forest. Although the woodland creatures love her,...
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Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish

Barry Deutsch - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Welcome back to Hereville, where Mirka, the world's first time-traveling, monster-fighting Orthodox Jewish girl, faces her greatest challenge yet: babysitting! Mirka just wants to find new adventures, but instead she's stuck babysitting her disapproving little sister, Layele. When Mirka...
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The Feelings Book

Dr. Lynda Madison - American Girl Publishing Inc.
Format: Paperback

This invaluable companion to The Care & Keeping of You received its own fresh update! The Feelings Book will help you understand your emotions, and deal with them in positive ways. You'll get tips on how to express your feelings and stay in control, plus get sensitive advice on handling...
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The Christmas Tree

Julie Salamon - Open Road Media
Format: Paperback

The classic New York Times-bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit On his annual search for Rockefeller Center's next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent....
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Nutmeg the Guinea Pig (Dr. KittyCat Series #5)

Jane Clarke - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

We'll be there in a whisker!All the little animals of Thistletown are having fun at Nutmeg's birthday party. But when she starts to feel dizzy, the festivities have to stop. Luckily, Dr.KittyCat and Peanut are close at hand to help, so Nutmeg can have a happy birthday after all!...
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Great White Sharks

Laura Hamilton Waxman - Amicus High Interest
Format: Print book

This photo-illustrated book describes the great white shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them. The Q&A features throughout promote...
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Why Do Plants Have Fruits?

Celeste Bishop - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Fruit is among the worlds tastiest foods, but theres more to it than just being a delicious snack. This volume teaches readers that every time they bite into a piece of fruit, theyre actually eating an important plant part. Readers learn how to identify the basic parts of fruit, including...
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Florida

Jason Kirchner - Next Page
Format: Print book

Take a trip to the Sunshine State! Learn about Florida's history, weather, geography, people, and more in this book that's all about our 27th state.
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Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature

Amanda Wood - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

A first introduction to the natural world that looks at the myriad ways in which plants and animals have adapted to give themselves the best chance of survival. Natural World explores and explains why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information...
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Summer of the Sea Serpent

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won't want...
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