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The Last Supper

Katherine Sully · QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Why was this the Last Supper? Read the story of who was there with Jesus, and what happened at the Last Supper.The Last Supper is a fantastically well-written addition to the My First Bible Stories collection focusing on the life of Jesus within the Christian faith. Introducing readers...
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If the S in Moose Comes Loose

Peter Hermann · HarperCollins
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Spelling has never been so zany! When the S in MOOSE comes loose, Cow must find the missing letters and glue MOOSE back together! Perfect for fans of Drew Daywalt, Michael Hall, and Sandra Boynton.Rollicking, clever, and a great way to have fun with letters, If the S in Moose Comes Loose...
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Bruno: Some of the More Interesting Days in My Life So Far

CATHARINA VALCKX · Gecko Press
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Bruno, the cat in the checkered cap, takes life as it comes. When it's too rainy to go outside, he rustles up an inside picnic with his friends. When he meets a fish swimming in the air, he follows it. Why not! When the canary forgets how to sing and can only speak gibberish, Bruno helps...
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Rooster Is Off to See the World

Eric Carle · Simon Spotlight; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Count along with Rooster in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite story from Eric Carle.One fine morning, a rooster sets off to see the world. Soon he’s joined by two cats, then three frogs, then four turtles, then five fish. But one group by one, his new friends decide to head...
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Iowa: The Hawkeye State

Patrick Ryan · Bellwether Media
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Iowa"--
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Drew Daywalt · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews!

"Will have listeners in stitches." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." - BOOKLIST (starred review)

"Demands bombastic, full-volume performances."...

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Scooby-Doo and the Mystery at the Park

Erin Soderberg · Spotlight
Pages: 22
Format: Print book

Scooby and the gang are helping out Lakeside Elementary School with sports day. But when the wagon that contains all the balls for the softball game mysteriously disappears, it's up to the gang to uncover the mystery and save the day.
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The Lost Stone

Jordan Quinn · Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the Kingdom of Wrenly - a new chapter book series full of fantasy and adventure.Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the daughter of the queen's seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well, so she and Lucas...
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The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle

Gertrude Chandler Warner · Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

The Aldens visit Goldwin University, where Grandfather attended college. The old library is about to be torn down. But legend says the stone gargoyles guarding the roof of the old building will do anything to protect it--even fly. When the creatures begin appearing outside the windows,...
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Super Simple Ocean Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

CAROLYN BERNHARDT · SUPER SANDCASTLE
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Learn about ocean habitats with Super Simple Ocean Projects Kids will discover what plants and animals live in the ocean and read about ocean food chains. Then, they will learn how to create a tide pool, make an arctic glacier, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow...
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Gaston the Goat

Lisa Mullarkey · Calico Kid
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

A storm is coming to Storm Cliff Stables, and Gaston the goat is scared. Rain! Lightning! Thunder! Gaston fears he'll never get to sleep with all that flashing and booming. Luckily, his farmyard friends know just what to do! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards....
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Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise

Laurie B. Friedman · Carolrhoda Books
Format: Book

For Ruby Valentine, two pets means twice the love!There's a new addition in the Valentine house: a kitten! He's soft and sweet, and Ruby is happy to have him. But not everyone shares Ruby's enthusiasm. Lovebird's feathers are more than a little ruffled. And when Valentine's...
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King Arthur

Philip Edwards · Flowerpot Children?s Press, Inc
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Before Arthur commanded a round table of legendary knights in Camelot, he was simply a young squire with dreams of becoming a great knight himself. Arthur lived during a time when Britain was without a ruler, but fate would quickly draw him into the middle of a grand search for the next...
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The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game

Nancy Churnin · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Winner - 2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor BookFinalist - 2017 North Texas Book Festival Best Children's Books All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder - eventually earning a position...
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Walter the Baker

Eric Carle · Simon Spotlight, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Walter the Baker has a pretzel twist of a problem in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered...
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