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The Night Worker

Kate Banks
Format: Hardcover

Going to the job site with DadWhen darkness falls and bedtime comes, Papa tucks Alex in, then puts on his hard hat and goes to work. Papa is an engineer who works at night. "Take me with you," Alex says. "Not tonight," says Papa. But one night Papa has a surprise -- a hard...
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Charlie and Lola: I Really, Really Need Actual Ice Skates

Lauren Child - Dial
Format: Hardcover

When Lola goes ice-skating with her friend Morten, she absolutely and extremely must have her own skates so she can be the very best skater in the whole school. Charlie reminds her that her guitar and yo-yo-which she really, really wanted-ended up unused in the closet, but she is certain...
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Froggy Goes to the Library

Jonathan London - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Froggy loves the library! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor...
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How to Pee: Potty Training for Boys

Todd Spector - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover

Out with the old and in with the new! Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little boys to give up their diapers. They can try it freestyle (in the backyard!) , or give the potty a try with the help of a few props and plenty of imagination....
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Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

Dr. Seuss - Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition
Format: Book

The possibilities are endless in Dr. Seuss’s classic Beginner Book! Young readers will delight in Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! which celebrates the imagination and encourages young readers to think . . . about thinking! “Think left and think right and think low and think high....
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Butterfly Butterfly: A Book of Colors

Petr Horacek - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Little ones will hover over this colorful look at insect critters as they peek through die-cuts and enjoy a final pop-up surprise.Lucy sees a beautiful butterfly in the garden, along with a bright green beetle, a brilliant blue dragonfly, some red ladybugs, and many more flying and crawling...
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Mommy Hugs

Karen Katz - Little Simon
Format: Board book

Mommy and Baby's day is filled with lots of hugs and love! Mommy and Baby can now count and cuddle as they hug and read about Baby's day of fun in this book ideal for even the youngest reader!
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Bear at Work

Stella Blackstone - Barefoot Books
Format: Paperback

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The Littlest Valentine

Brandi Dougherty - Cartwheel Books
Format: Paperback

From the New York Times bestselling author that brought us The Littlest Pilgrim comes a sweet new Valentine's Day companion filled with family, food, and love.Emma may be the littlest in the Valentine family, but she knows that she has what it takes to help the family business get ready...
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth

Jarvis. - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

"Alan's Big, Scary Teeth is funny even after multiple readings, and the message about discovering and embracing our many talents is a wonderful lesson to share with preschoolers." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorA goofy and lonely denizen of the jungle has just one talent...
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Bear's Birthday

Stella Blackstone - Barefoot Books
Format: Paperback

Join Bear as he celebrates his birthday with a party for all his friends. Learn about birthday activities as the bears hunt for presents, play party games and blow out the candles on a Bear-size birthday cake.
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My Cousin Momo

Zachariah OHora - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Zachariah OHoras distinctive retro art and kid-friendly humor take the stage in this story about accepting and celebrating differences.Momo is coming to visit, and his cousins are SO excited! But even though Momo is a flying squirrel, he wont fly for his cousins friends. Plus, his games...
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Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas!

Tad Hills - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate Christmas with Duck and Goose's new holiday board book!Our feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their Christmas tree. While Goose has the time...
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Grumpy Pants

Claire Messer - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Print book

Have you ever had a grumpy day and not known why? Penguin is having a grumpy day like that. No matter what he does, he just can't shake it! Sometimes the only thing left to do is wash the grumpy day away and start over. The simple text and lively illustrations are the perfect cure for even...
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Hero Mom

Melinda Hardin - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms....
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Joy to the World: Tomie's Christmas Stories

Tomie dePaola - Putnam Juvenile; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

For generations of his fans, Christmas has been synonymous with Tomie dePaola--after all, it's his favorite holiday! Now, readers will find three of his best-known and beloved Christmas stories together in one handsome volume. Comprised of The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three...
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Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups

Tadgh Bentley - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

From debut author-illustrator Tadgh Bentley, Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups is a sweetly hilarious tale of icebergs, chili, and playful surprises that puts its reader at the very center of the story! Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Not a Box, and The Monster at the End of This...
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The Saddest Toilet in the World

Sam Apple - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

In a cheeky and hilarious picture book, author Sam Apple and illustrator Sam Ricks share a silly story about the potty-training experience ... from the toilet's point of view!It's not easy being a potty, and even commodes can feel the sting of rejection. When a little boy named Danny refuses...
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Foreman Frankie Is Handy

Jenny Goebel - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

Foreman Frankie is paving a new highway. To do so, Foreman Frankie and his crew need to mix concrete, pour a layer of asphalt, and make sure the road is very smooth. Sing along to the tune of Yankee Doodle Went to Town and see how quickly Foreman Frankie and his crew can pave the highway!,
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Minecraft Essential Handbook

Stephanie Soares Milton - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

The long-awited, first OFFICIAL guide to the online gaming sensation, Minecraft!You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you. What do you do?This official handbook...
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George Catches a Cold

Eone - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

Peppa and George love to play outside in the rain, but George does not want to wear his rain hat. He has a great time jumping in muddy puddles with Peppa--but then he catches a cold! What will George have to do to feel better?
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City Adventures #1: Help Is On The Way!

Sonia Sander - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Explore the world of LEGO City.Wheres Bear? When Jessies dog is lost, who can help her find him. The crossing guard? The policeman? The fireman? Everyone will!,
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse A Goofy Fairy Tale

Disney Book Group - Disney Press
Format: Print book

It's bedtime at Mickey's Clubhouse, and everyone is ready to share their favorite bedtime stories. Suddenly, Goofy's new magic trick makes all the stories disappear from the Clubhouse! Professor Von Drake tells the gang that one of them must make the trip to the Land of Fairy...
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Let's Play

Herve Tullet - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY! and now SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from Herv Tullet!It's only a yellow dot...but what a dot it is! Readers won't be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invitation to play along. Thus begins a spectacular ride of color,...
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Kite Day

Will Hillenbrand - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

On a windy spring day, what do Bear and Mole decide to do? Why, fly a kite, of course! But first they have to build one. They design, measure, and finally construct their kite. With a zoom, zoom, zoom the kite soars up, up, up in the air. But when a storm rumbles in --SNAP!--the kite string...
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Good Night, Chickie

Emile Jadoul - Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Mother Hen has put Chickie to bed. But Chickie's stuffed friend Bunny isn't ready to sleep yet — he can't hear Mother Hen; he needs to go to the bathroom; he's scared of the dark and the noises he hears. But Mother Hen is always there to reassure them, until at last...
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Dragons Love Tacos

Adam Rubin - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud from the creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos,...
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Hand in Hand

Rosemary Wells - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Be my teacher from day one. Be my sky, my moon, my sun.The bond a parent and child share is special. In this sweet and heartfelt picture book, renowned author-illustrator Rosemary Wells celebrates all that parents do with and for their children from the very beginning: talking...
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A Bird Is a Bird

Lizzy Rockwell - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. What do all birds share?Early nonfiction expert Lizzy Rockwell explains that birds have beaks, wings, and feathers, and hatch from eggs. Other animals might have some of these features in common,...
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Caillou Gone Fishing!

Anne Paradis - Caillou; Mti edition
Format: Print book

Caillou goes fishing for the first time. He can hardly wait to catch his own fish. Will Caillou be patient enough? Caillou discovers nature as he enjoys the day with Daddy and Grandpa. He even watches a boat bring in a big catch!Caillou learns to be patient and enjoy the moment.
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Farewell, Grandpa Elephant: What Happens When a Loved One Dies?

Isabel Abedi - Sky Pony Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

What happens when our loved ones die?Grandpa Elephant knows that it is his time to go to the elephant graveyard, and so he begins his farewell to his grandchildren. The young elephants are confused, but they soon realize that although there is sadness, the mystery of death holds countless...
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Pablo in the Snow

Teri Sloat - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

What is soft, fluffy, and white? Pablo's wool, of course. But this little lamb soon discovers that there's something else as well: SNOW! From making trails to sledding with friends, having snowball fights and crafting snowmen, there's tons of fun to be had in the snow. But winter days grow...
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Bear and Bee Too Busy

Sergio Ruzzier - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

When Bear asks Bee to roll down the hill with him, Bee is too busy. Bee is too busy to lie in the sun and splash in the water, too. And by the time Bee asks Bear to watch the moon with her, he is too sleepy! Poor Bear. Poor Bee. Nothing is fun without your best friend beside you, but luckily...
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There's No Such Thing as Little

LeUyen Pham - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming book that takes a look at all things little . . . and reveals some big surprises with each turn of the page.   These things may seem little: A fish. An idea. A snowflake. But what if that little fish was also brave? And that little idea was fantastic? And that little...
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Where Monsters Live

Steve Behling - Random House
Format: Print book

Walt Disney Animation Studios' Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors' quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During...
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Peppa Pig and the Library Visit

CANDLEWICK PRESS. - Candlewick Entertainment
Format: Hardcover

Peppa Pig and her brother, George, discover the wonders of the public library.Peppa and George are tired of all their regular bedtime stories. The only book they haven't read is Daddy's library book, The Wonderful World of Concrete . . . what a snooze! It's overdue anyway, so the family...
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Bill Martin Jr. - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child?Lots of noise!Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most...
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Thanksgiving for Emily Ann

Teresa Johnston - Cartwheel Books
Format: Paperback

Celebrate Thanksgiving in this sweet, rhyming story all about family and togetherness!Emily Ann doesn't like Thanksgiving, not one bit. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday, she feels a little ignored...and just a little bit sad. But just as Emily Ann prepares to do her worst,...
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The House That's Your Home

Sally Lloyd-Jones - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

Like the bestselling title On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman, this picture book is sure to touch the hearts of parents, grandparents, and children. The tender rhythmic text follows a young girl as she moves through her world, while utterly charming watercolors bring that world...
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Fire Engine No. 9

Mike Austin - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Follows a fire engine and its crew through a very busy day, using mainly sound words.
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The Potato King

Christoph Niemann - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

Once upon a time there was a Prussian King, Frederick, also known as Fritz, who saw potential in the lowly potato - a newly introduced crop from South America - and decided to plant it for his people. However, it quickly became clear that his subjects didn't like being told what...
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The Moon Inside

Sandra V Feder - Groundwood Books
Format: Print book

Yellow is Ella's favorite color - she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. When her mother encourages her to look at the soft glow of the moon and fireflies dancing in the night, and to listen to the chirping of crickets and the gentle...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle - World of Eric Carle
Format: Hardcover

THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes...
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Found

Salina Yoon - Walker Childrens
Format: Hardcover

One day, Bear found something in the forest.When Bear finds a lost stuffed toy bunny in the forest, he begins to worry. After all, the stuffed bunny must feel lonely and want to return safely to its owner and home! But as Bear diligently searches for the bunnys owner, posting notices high...
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A Color of His Own

Leo Lionni - Knopf
Format: Print book

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn,...
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Wait

Antoinette Portis - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

As a boy and his mother move quickly through the city, they're drawn to different things. The boy sees a dog, a butterfly, and a hungry duck while his mother rushes them toward the departing train. It's push and pull, but in the end, they both find something to stop for. Acclaimed author/illustrator...
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Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks!

Margaret Sutherland

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Peppa Pig and the Busy Day at School

Candlewick Press - Turtleback Books; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Peppa Pig is back! Get ready to join in on two new adventures starring the beloved, award-winning U.K. sensation.Peppa is having a busy day at school learning numbers and letters, painting, making music, and playing outside. Peppa cant wait for Special Talent time, but her excitement turns...
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Lola Gets a Cat

ANNA MCQUINN - Charlesbridge
Format: Paperback

Lola wants a cat, but Mommy says taking care of a pet is a lot of work. So Lola does her homework. At the library she finds books about cats and pet care and she and Mommy learn as much as they can. She pretends her stuffed kitty is real and practices taking care of it. When the time comes,...
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Earth Day, Birthday!

Maureen Wright - Two Lions
Format: Book

It's April 22, and Lion and his friends want to plant trees, recycle bottles, and have fun on Earth Day. But not Monkey. He wants to celebrate his birthday. Can he convince the other animals that it really is his birthday? Violet Kim's humorous artwork, rendered in paper, photographs,...
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Let's Go Visiting

Sue Williams - Red Wagon Books
Format: Book

Children will love counting their favorite baby animals in this spirited board book edition of Sue Williams and Julie Vivas's classic barnyard adventure.
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Supertruck

Stephen Savage - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?Find out in this snowy tale about a little truck with a very big job, the second of Stephen Savage's vehicle-based picture books.
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Bear's School Day

Stella Blackstone - Barefoot Books; First Printing edition
Format: Print book

With Bear as your teacher, join in and follow the fun of the school day. Theres singing, sticking, storytime and music, and even a map to help you find your way around.,
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Alphabet Everywhere

Elliott Kaufman - Abbeville Kids
Format: Book

There is a world of letters just waiting to be discovered in the world around us -- if we know how to look for it. In this engaging and delightful book, photographer Elliott Kaufman reveals the "secret" life of the alphabet through his photographs, showing how letters can be found...
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A couple of boys go to Antarctica

Marla Frazee - Harcourt
Format: Hardcover

"This Caldecott Honor book captures the fun and freedom of a week of summer vacation spent with a best friend and their grandparents, eating, laughing, and using lots of imagination." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

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No Yeti Yet

Mary Ann Fraser - Peter Pauper Press, Inc
Format: Hardcover

It's a snowy, blowy, wintry day -- just perfect for a yeti hunt! Or so thinks big brother. But younger brother is not as convinced. Questions abound: Have you ever seen a yeti? Is a yeti strong? Can a yeti run fast?Children will love trying to find the yeti in the pictures as the boys...
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Mom School

Rebecca Van Slyke - Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this adorable kid's-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like...
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A is for Activist

Innosanto Nagara - Seven Stories Press
Format: Print book

Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike. "Occupy Wall Street" "A is for Activist"is...
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Hey! Wake Up!

Sandra Boynton - Workman
Format: Hardcover

Boynton is back! Joining Barnyard Dance! and Birthday Monsters!, here is Hey! Wake Up! a good-morning book with the irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create.Yawn. Stretch. Touch your toes. Shimmy shimmy shimmy,...
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Play Time for Peppa and George

Meredith Rusu - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

One day, Peppa and George are playing outside, but George is not having any fun. He is bored of always playing the same games--but he has an idea for a silly new game! Peppa and George dress up like grown-ups and pretend to be Mummy and Daddy Pig. What will the "real" Mummy and Daddy...
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How to Find an Elephant

Kate Banks - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out, because if you're not careful,...
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Big and Small

Grosset & Dunlap - Grosset & Dunlap; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Ride along the dinosaur train! This adorable board book based ont he hit PBS KIDS show follows Buddy and his sister, Tiny, as they learn about dinosaurs big and small, like the giant Argentinosaurus and and the tiny Pteranadon.
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Tractor Mac Parade's Best

Billy Steers - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

There are so many great floats at the town parade: the Young Farmers' Club, the Sports Team, the Outdoor Club. Tractor Mac can't wait to see which one he gets to pull. Then he finds out that his friends have been asked to pull all of the floats he wanted, and all that is left is the Mrs....
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Fred and Ted Go Camping

Peter Eastman - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fred and Ted - beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog - are back in an all-new Beginner Book written and illustrated by P. D.'s son, Peter Eastman! In this story Fred and Ted go camping, and as usual, their uniquely different approaches to doing things...
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LEGO City: All Aboard!

Scholastic - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

Build your LEGO City library with these adventures!The cargo train is busy loading and unloading. Move the fork lift! The big crane can lift a car onto the train! Destination: LEGO City! Emerging readers will be on the right track with this Level 1 reader.
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How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?

Jane Yolen - The Blue Sky Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

Dogs are a dinosaur's best friend!Anyone who loves dogs will be highly entertained when America’s favorite little dinosaurs learn how to take care of their muddy pups and handsome hounds. From bathing and feeding to walking and tossing balls, riotous fun ensues as youngsters learn...
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Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm

Billy Steers - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Sibley the horse lives on Stony Meadow Farm and is a hard worker the whole year round. Then Tractor Mac arrives at the farm, and suddenly, everything that Sibley used to do, Tractor Mac does, too. Sibley wonders if there is any room left for him--but when Farmer Bill and Tractor Mac get stuck...
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Oh, Say Can You Say?

Theodor Seuss Geisel - Random House; First Edition edition
Format: Book

Tongue twisters abound in this classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book! "Bed Spreaders spread spreads on beds. Bread Spreaders spread butter on breads. And that Bed Spreader better watch out how he's spreading . . . or that Bread Spreader's sure going to butter his bedding."...
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Snowman Surprise

Andrea Posner-Sanchez - Golden/Disney
Format: Book

Chilly the snowman accidentally changes color in this Little Golden Book retelling of a winter-themed episode from the popular Disney Junior series Doc McStuffins. Kids ages 2–5 will love finding out how Doc gets Chilly back to his old self. And they'll learn that what matters...
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This Is Our House

Hyewon Yum - Frances Foster Books
Format: Hardcover

A tree has bloomed on a city block outside a house for many years. Inside that house, several generations of a family have grown up. Grandma and Grandpa arrived at the house from a country far away, and Mom and her brothers played on the steps on warm summer days. This little girl learned...
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Little Humans

Brandon Stanton - Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Street photographer and storyteller extraordinaire Brandon Stanton is the creator of the wildly popular blog "Humans of New York." He is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Humans of New York. To create Little Humans, a 40-page photographic...
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Grandma's tiny house

JaNay Brown-Wood - Charlesbridge

In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all.
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Big Little Hippo

VALERI GORBACHEV - STERLING PUB CO
Format: Print book

Little Hippo is the youngest in his family . . . and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his friends, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though everyone promises he'll grow, Little Hippo doesn't want to wait. He wants to be big RIGHT...
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Llama Llama Loves to Read

ANNA DEWDNEY - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Anna Dewdney's Bestselling Llama Llama series continues with Llama learning to read!Llama Llama learns at school. Counting, writing, reading, rules. Friends and school -- there's nothing better. Llama learning all the letters!Anna Dewdney's beloved Llama Llama...
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Flight 1-2-3

Maria van Lieshout - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

What can you see when you go on an airplane journey? 1 airplane, 2 luggage carts, 3 check-in counters, and so much more! Using familiar airport signs, this striking book introduces little ones not only to numbers, but to the world around them. Equally suitable for the transportation-obsessed...
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Bits & Pieces

Judith Byron Schachner - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestseller and fan favorite Judy Schachner presents a warmly affectionate portrait of a family's devotion to their beloved cat.Tink has everything he ever wanted - delicious treats, hugs and kisses, and even a kitten to raise. The only thing missing is wild outdoor...
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"Hi, Pizza Man!"

Virginia Walter - Purple House Press
Format: Hardcover

It all begins with a simple question posed by a patient mother when her impatient toddler shouts, 'I'm hungry!' 'What will you say when the doorbell rings and we open the door?' asks Mom. 'Hi, Pizza Man!' replies the thoughtful child. . . . But what if it's...
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Bumpety, Dunkety, Thumpety-Thump!

K L Going - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Two toddlers go on a bumpety berry hunt in this darling picture book that's perfect for preschoolers.Wagon on gravel goes bumpety-bump. Pebbles in the pond fall plunkey-plunk. Toes in the grass dance thumpety-thump. Bumpety-plunkety-thumpety-thump! Join two sweet siblings as they explore...
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Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again

Dave Horowitz - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Print book

Humpty Dumpty used to love climbing, but after his big fall his confidence is shattered. The doctor can fix his shell, but how will he get his nerve back? When one of the King?s horses gets stuck on a cliff, Humpty has a chance to show the world what a resilient egg he can be. Dave Horowitz...
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Where is Baby's Mommy?

Karen Katz - Little Simon; Lift - The - Flap - Book edition
Format: Board book

Is Mommy behind the chair? Is Mommy behind the plant? Join baby as he plays hide-and-seek with Mommy. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps in this delightful interactive book are perfect for parents and children to share.
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Snow

Sam Usher - Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2015. ©2014.
Format: Print book

Join a boy and his grandfather as they enjoy a snow day in the park!Every child loves a snow day - no school and snowball fights galore! But Sam has to wait for Granddad, even though all the other kids have already gone to the park . . . and all the dogs . . . and all the zoo animals! Only...
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Brown Rabbit's Busy Day

Alan Baker - Kingfisher
Format: Hardcover

Strawberries, dandelions, and radishes -- what is Brown Rabbit up to in his busy day?Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker's inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.
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Little school bus.

Margery Cuyler - Henry Holt
Format: Book

Join Driver Bob the school bus driver and his little school bus as they wake early, pick up the children, and drop them off at school. Then it's off to the garage to fix a tail light. All in a day's work for this trusty team. The lyrical text, catchy rhyme, and bright pictures make this...
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Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Jane Cabrera - Holiday House
Format: Print book

A girl who can't seem to stop knitting and a sheep who just can't say no star in this captivating new rendition of the well-loved nursery song. As a host of characters from nursery rhymes receive wonderful handmade gifts, poor Black Sheep's coat grows thinner. But there is a special reward...
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Big Cat, Little Cat

Elisha Cooper - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

There was a cat who lived alone.Until the daya new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back.Big Cat, Little Cat is a poignant story, told in measured...
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Uh-Oh!

Shutta Crum - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A charming summer story thats just right for toddlers, from the team behind the critically acclaimed picture book Mine! What does a toddler say when she drops her sunglasses in the sand Uh-Oh! What does she say when a seagull lands on her sandcastle Uh-Oh! What does she say when she finds...
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The Kissing Hand

Audrey Penn - Tanglewood
Format: Hardcover

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this...
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Corduroys Thanksgiving

Don Freeman - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Board book

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Corduroy with this festive story. Corduroy is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for his friends. They watch a Thanksgiving Day parade, then its time to eat. But first, Corduroy and his friends each say what they are thankful for. This brightly colored and fun shaped...
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Everywhere Babies

Susan Meyers - Harcourt
Format: Book

Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course,...
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I Want to be a Ballerina

Anna Membrino - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn't quite become the prima ballerina she hoped to be. But she does finally earn her true reward:...
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Little Bird Takes a Bath

Marisabina Russo - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Hardcover

In this sweet read-aloud, a little bird in the big city searches for the perfect puddle. Fans of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" will enjoy Little Bird's search for a just-right puddle after a rainstorm. He searches far and wide, but some puddles are too big, some are too small,...
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The Little Dump Truck

Margery Cuyler - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Meet Hard Hat Pete and his little dump truck as they haul stones and rocks, carry debris, and unload at the landfill. Its hard work, but the little dump truck is ready for action. Preschool children will revel in the day-to-day activities of this mighty dump truck. The lyrical text, bright...
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Binky

Leslie Patricelli - Candlewick
Format: Board book

A comically expressive tot pays tribute to the all-important Binky in a bright, playful board book sure to have instant toddler appeal.Anyone whos spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the even temporary loss of a favorite binky. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic...
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A Beach Tail

Karen Williams - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad?Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer - and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful...
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Dan Santat - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

. Dan Santats Caldecott Medal-winning The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend is a humorous and thoughtful celebration of friends.This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when...
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Jingle Bells

David Ellwand - Silver Dolphin Books; Ina Brdbk edition
Format: Book

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! It's a song everyone knows…but now kids can sing along with Teddy!Featuring David Ellwand's acclaimed photographs, this Teddy Bear Sing Along book tells the story of the classic Christmas tune with adorable teddy bears. When kids...
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I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words

Michael K Frith - Random House
Format: Print book

In this simple adaptation of Michael Frith's classic Bright & Early Book, I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words, a pet owner doesn't just teach basics like beg and bark, but also such unlikely canine commands as Shine my shoe! Kiss a goose! and Clean the zoo!
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ABCs on Wheels

Ramon Olivera - Little Simon
Format: Print book

The alphabet hits the road in this vividly illustrated picture book featuring all things that go!Buckle up for an alphabetical road trip in Ramon Olivera's ABCs of Wheels! In this book, kids will learn their ABCs in the fast lane. From A is for axl to Z is for zoom, young children...
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Max Makes a Cake

Michelle Edwards - Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2014.
Format: Print book

Baby sisters can be so annoying!That's what Max thinks. Max needs his daddy's help - right now! - to bake a surprise Passover birthday cake for his mommy. But as baby Trudy fusses instead of napping, and Daddy tries to settle her down, their time to bake is slipping away. With her warm...
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Hank Finds an Egg

Rebecca Dudley - Peter Pauper Press
Format: Hardcover

While walking through the woods, Hank finds an egg all alone on the forest floor. Spotting its home high up in a tree, Hank diligently tries to return the egg to its nest, but is met with failure each time. After keeping the egg warm overnight, he returns to the scene the next morning....
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Meeow and the Little Chairs

Sebastien Braun - Boxer Books
Format: Hardcover

All aboard the choo-choo chairs for a fantastic fantasy ride! When Meeow and his friends put their heads—and chairs—together, amazing things happen. 
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Legend of the Blue Mermaid

Random House - Random House Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Squidy Squid has captured the Blue Mermaid, and it's up to Nickelodeon's Team Umizoomi to rescue her. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will thrill to the underwater adventure in this exciting, full-color storybook.
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Please, Mr. Panda

Steve Antony - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

What is the proper way to ask Mr. Panda for doughnuts? Patiently and politely, Mr. Panda asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut. A penguin, a skunk, and a whale all say yes, but they do not remember to say "please" and "thank you." Is anyone worthy...
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Safe in a Storm

Stephen R Swinburne - Cartwheel Books
Format: Print book

"When the clouds grow darker and the rain pelts and stings,I'm here, my little duck. Keep warm beside my wings."In this comforting read-aloud story, all the animals find cozy places to keep them safe and warm, no matter how loud the storm rumbles or how dark the night gets. Next...
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Whose Truck?

Toni Buzzeo - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Board book

This nonfiction follow-up to Whose Tools? features six kinds of trucks - a utility truck, a fire truck, a snowplow, an ambulance, a crane, and a broadcasting truck - with five different parts of each truck properly labeled. The answer to each inquiring refrain of "Whose truck is this?"...
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How to Babysit a Grandpa

Jean Reagan - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A New York Times bestselling picture book about a child spending time with his grandpa. Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for "babysitting" a grandpa, including what to eat for snack (anything dipped in ketchup, ice cream topped with cookies, cookies...
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Foreman Farley Has a Backhoe (Penguin Core Concepts)

Jenny Goebel - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

Foreman Farley has to build a new school. What does he need? A crane, a bulldozer, a dump truck, and more! Can he get the job done?. Foreman Farley Has a Backhoe covers the concepts Community Workers & Helpers and Problem Solving.
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The Itty-Bitty Kitty Rescue

Golden Books - Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol comes to the rescue of a danger-prone kitten in this adorable Little Golden Book that's sure to thrill children ages 3-7.
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The Bus Is For Us

Michael Rosen - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

Renowned author Michael Rosen offers a quintessential book for young children who love things that go.Small children take great delight in rides - whether by bicycle, car, boat, or plane. But best of all is taking the bus, because the bus is for everyone! Complemented by beautiful artwork...
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I Can Do It Too!

Karen Baicker - Chronicle
Format: Hardcover

This heartwarming story reminds us how satisfying it is to grow up surrounded by love. I Can Do It Too! affirms a little girl's growing independence as she, too, can begin to do all the things she sees her parents, relatives and neighbors do: pouring juice at breakfast, strumming a guitar,...
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Still Stuck

SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Getting dressed and undressed can be difficult, especially for little ones. While getting ready for a bath one evening, a little boy gets stuck in his clothes. He panics and starts to fear what life would be like if he never got unstuck. How will he play outside? How will he stop the cat from...
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Curious George and the Bunny

H A Rey - Houghton Mifflin
Format: Book

Inspired by a vignette in the classic Curious George Flies a Kite, this is a sweet story of hide-and-seek.
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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Ina May Gaskin - Bantam
Format: Paperback

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation's leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy...
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The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness

Lizzy Rockwell - Dragonfly Books
Format: Paperback

A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move!Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move.Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate...
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Iyanu Child Of Wonder, Volume 1

Roye Okupe - Dark Horse Books
Format: Book

She must quickly learn to work with an exile and the people of the Riverlands Settlement if she hopes to save her mentor. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nuro finalizes a diabolical plan that threatens to destroy the entirety of Yorubaland in his greedy hunt to capture Iyanu, also known...

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Step Gently Out

Helen Frost - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

Stunning close-up photography and a lyrical text implore children to look more closely at the world around them.Be still, and watch a single blade of grass.An ant climbs up to look around.A honeybee flies past.What would happen if you walked very, very quietly and looked ever so carefully...
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Nest (Classic Board Books)

Jorey Hurley - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Simple text and beautiful illustrations follow a baby bird through the seasons in this sweet tale now available as Classic Board Book.. From birth, to first flight, to a new friend, the first year of a birds life is full of activity and wonder. Artist Jorey Hurley pairs vivid, crisp artwork...
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Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket

Cynthia Rylant - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Puppy Mudge loves his blanket. He takes it with him everywhere. Now he can't find it. Oh, no! How is he going to go to sleep without it? --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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I Want to be a Ballerina

Anna Membrino - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn’t quite become the prima ballerina she hoped to be. But she does finally earn her true reward:...
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Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

James Dean - Harper
Format: Print book

Join Pete in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete has a groovy Easter adventure. In this paper-over-board picture book, complete with poster, punch-out cards, and stickers, Pete helps out the Easter Bunny! Fans of Pete the Cat: I Love My White...
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Miss Spider's Tea Party: The Counting Book

David Kirk - Scholastic Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

A sturdy board book edition enables young readers to count to twelve with Miss Spider as she looks for insect friends to play with, in an early reader's counting book that features bold illustrations and adapted, simplified text.
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Little Bot and Sparrow

Jake Parker - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

A story of friendship that can inspire anyone, even robots, to dream . . .When Little Bot is thrown out with the garbage, he finds himself in a strange new world. Fortunately, Sparrow is there to take him under her wing. Together, they explore the forest, share adventures, and learn what...
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Show Time With Sophia Grace and Rosie

Sophia Grace Brownlee - Scholastic, Incorporated
Format: Hardcover

On the heels of their NEW YORK TIMES bestselling TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE, Sophia Grace and Rosie are back!
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Hatching Chicks in Room 6

Caroline Arnold - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

Follow a classroom of kindergartners as they participate in a popular activity: hatching chicks. Readers learn about the life cycle of a chicken, incubating eggs, watching them hatch, and raising the chicks until they are old enough to return to the chicken coop.Caroline Arnold's simple...
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Corduroy's Seasons

MaryJo Scott - Viking
Format: Print book

Come and play with Corduroy! Have fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine.
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Eric Carle's ABC (The World of Eric Carle)

Eric Carle - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

A. B. C. D. Unfold the full-page flaps to reveal an ant, bear, camel, and duck! Eric Carle?s illustrated alphabet and animals make learning your ABCs as easy as . . . well, A, B, C!
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Ten Little Fingers, Two Small Hands

Kristy Dempsey - Little Bee Books
Format: Print book

Count each little finger one by one in this sweet picture book.Ten little fingers, one hand . . . two. Two small hands belong to you! Join a group of toddlers as they enjoy delicious treats, and count one by one as one little finger points to cake, two little fingers tap a plate,...
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Tangled

Christine Peymani - RH/Disney
Format: Hardcover

Expect adventure, heart, humor, and hair . . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! With over 64 pages of gorgeous full-color illustrations, this hardcover Read-Aloud Storybook retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy.Book Details:Format:...
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Blizzard

John Rocco - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and dynamic illustrations, the book opens with a boy's excitement upon seeing...
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All For a Dime!: A Bear and Mole Story

Will Hillenbrand - Holiday House
Format: Paperback

Join Bear, Mole, and their friend Skunk at the market - and see how far a dime can get you. Bears fresh-picked blueberries are a hit on Market Day - but Skunk and Mole have trouble attracting any customers. To drum up interest they switch places and sample each others wares. Skunk delights...
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Stretch

Doreen Cronin - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Can you stretch to the ceiling? Can you stretch to the floor? You can stretch with a whisper, you can stretch with a roar! Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin give new meaning to the yoga pose downward facing dog as publishing's most energetic pooch explores the many, many ways a kid can get limber....
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Counting in the Garden

Emily Hruby - AMMO Books
Format: Hardcover

COUNTING IN THE GARDEN celebrates the joy of growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables in one's very own garden. This hardcover book is a visual feast from one to twelve. Young children will love finding and counting all of the garden treats. Every other page introduces a new plant or animal...
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Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Rod Campbell - Little Simon
Format: Board book

Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent-a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever...
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