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I Am a Story

Dan Yaccarino - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

Internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a powerful picture book that celebrates storytelling - from the past to the present and beyond.From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age, discover how a story has been told in many different...
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Never Girls #4: From the Mist

Kiki Thorpe - Random House Disney
Format: Paperback

Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel to Never Land, and this time Kate is craving an adventure. She gets her wish when mysterious mist horses arrive in Pixie Hollow and one takes her on a journey through the magical island. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies...
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Pete the Cat: Snow Daze

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights,...
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DK Readers Level 3: LEGO Minifigure Mayhem: Discover LEGO facts, jokes, challenges, and more!

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Format: Hardcover

Join the LEGO minifigure party with a bunch of wacky and wonderful LEGO characters!Full of facts, jokes and activities, this book is perfect for young LEGO fans who are beginning to develop a love of reading. Find out about some of the coolest and silliest LEGO minifigure characters with...
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Pass the Ball, Mo!

DAVID A ADLER - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The third installment in this adorable Level 2 Geisel Award-winning series from a classroom favorite!Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time...
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The World of Chaos Series 6: Murk the Swamp Man

Adam Blade - Orchard
Format: Paperback

The land of Kayonia is descending into chaos! Everywhere Tom looks he sees decay and destruction: all the work of Wizard Velmal. Tom must now face not only Murk the Swamp Man, but also a deadly assassin sent to kill him...
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Five Trucks (Richard Jackson Books (Atheneum Hardcover))

Brian Floca - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Trucks of different shapes and sizes share one important purpose in this classic picture book from the bestselling creator of Moonshot and Locomotive.You have hurried to be on time. You look now through a window and see five trucks. They are hurrying, too. Where are they going? Five drivers...
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Chicken on Vacation

ADAM LEHRHAUPT - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Zoey the chicken needs a vacation!Zoey knows you don't need to go to the shore to have the perfect beach day...but you do need a great imagination and a treasure map! Will Zoey lead her barnyard pals to buried treasure?Chicken on Vacation is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's...
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Winter Is Here

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall, this picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. Snow falls,...
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Ben Franklin Thinks Big

SHEILA KEENAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The life of Ben Franklin, a key leader in the founding of the United States, is introduced in this early reader biography.Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write...
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Noah's Ark

Linda Falken - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Children and adults will love this beautiful retelling of Noah's Ark and the massive flood that destroyed the earth. The story is illustrated with paintings and drawings in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Featured artists include Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, John...
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A Dragonfly's Life

Ellen Lawrence - Bearport Publishing
Format: Book

Looks at the life cycle of the dragonfly, including its anatomy, metamorphosis, and hunting habits.Title: A DragonflyAuthor: Lawrence, EllenPublisher: Bearport Pub Co IncPublication Date: 2012/08/01Number of Pages: 24Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012019344
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Amy's Three Best Things

Philippa Pearce - Candlewick Pr
Format: Hardcover

In a tale both comforting and magical, a child finds a way to calm her worries during a first visit away from home.Amy may never have spent a night away from home, but today she declares that she wants to spend not one but three nights at her grandma's house. So she packs a bag, and off she goes....
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Paddington Plays On

Michael Bond - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure he can keep the beat on the drum. But can keep up with the band?...
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The 39-Story Treehouse

Andy Griffiths - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Andy and Terry are once again inviting readers to come hang out with them in their astonishing 39-story treehouse (it used to be 13 stories, then 26 stories, but they keep expanding) . And this year they will have even more time to jump on the world's highest trampoline, toast marshmallows...
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Yasmin the Painter

Saadia Faruqi - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!
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My Weirder School #7: Miss Kraft Is Daft!

Dan Gutman - HarperCollins

My Weirder School weirder than ever!Oh no! Mr. Granite is sick. A.J. and the gang will have a substitute teacher all week. Yay! But Miss Kraft is weird. She wears a clown costume and uses hand puppets to talk. She likes to do magic tricks. And she's happy all the time. What is her problem?
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Born in the Wild: Baby Mammals and Their Parents

Lita Judge - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

What do grizzly bear cubs eat? Where do baby raccoons sleep? And how does a baby otter learn to swim?Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse "pinky" to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with illustrations of some of the most adorable babies...
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Hey, Water!

Antoinette Portis - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book.Hey, water! I know you! You're all around.Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't...
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Rabbit and the Motorbike: (Books about Friendship, Inspirational Books for Kids, Childrens Adventure Books, Childrens Emotion Books)

Kate Hoefler - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

"Exhilarating . . . Graceful text and evocative illustrations combine in this story about the rewards of facing fears and trying something new." - Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA timeless fable of the journey from grief to acceptance that will touch every reader: Rabbit isnt...
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Dog Diaries: A Middle School Story

JAMES PATTERSON - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

Here's MIDDLE SCHOOL for young readers -- through the eyes of Rafe Khatchadorian's misbehaving mutt, Junior! When rule-breaking Rafe has to train his new dog in obedience school, you know things are about to get really ruff!Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I've been waiting for ages to tell...
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A Case in Any Case

ULF NILSSON - GECKO PR
Format: Print book

The third and final book in the much-loved Detective Gordon series by one of Sweden's top children's writers.
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St. Patrick's Day

Anne Rockwell - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

On St. Parick's Day, come dance a jig with the students in the classroom ALA Booklist calls "a lively place."Today in Mrs. Madoff's class we all wore something green to school. Kate played the fiddle and we danced to Irish music. Then we learned about St. Patrick and many...
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Being Edie Is Hard Today

Ben Brashares - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This warm and tender story about being yourself--even when you're sad, anxious, or feeling lonely--reminds readers that human connection is essential, tears can heal, and a new day is always coming.Being Edie is hard today. No one understands. Not her mother. Not her teachers, or the kids...
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Grandpa's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Cookbook

Judi Barrett - Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Spi edition
Format: Book

Square meatballs. Sunrise mashed potatoes. Lemon blizzard parfaits. It’s dinnertime, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs style, and you get to be the chef!The tiny town of Chewandswallow is known for its edible weather: soup rain, mashed potato snow, and hamburger windstorms. And now people...
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Max Plants a Seed: A Book about the Life Cycle of a Sunflower

Kerry Dinmont - Child's World
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to Max's day of planting a seed. Discusses the concept of a sunflower's life cycle through Max's planting experience.Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources...
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Amelia Bedelia

PEGGY PARISH - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Amelia Bedelia was first published in 1963. This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores the original text, page design, jacket, and palette of the original volume. What else is the same? Well, the dressed chicken, dusted furniture, and that delicious lemon...
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Tawny Scrawny Lion

Kristen L Depken - Random House
Format: Print book

The Tawny Scrawny Lion stars in his first Step into Reading book! Fans of the Tawny Scrawny Lion, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original...
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Which One Doesn't Belong?: Playing with Shapes

Christopher Danielson - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Talking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks memorable mathematical conversations. Children and their parents answer the same question...
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Cece Loves Science

Kimberly Derting - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Cece, a budding and inquisitive scientist, and her equally curious best friend, Isaac, conduct experiments to see whether Cece's dog, Einstein, will eat his vegetables.
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Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

Sarah Albee - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography.Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their...
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little monsters cookbook

Zac Williams - Gibbs Smith; Spi edition
Format: Book

Using the Little Monsters Cookbook by Zac Williams, young chefs will learn how to concoct fun and spooky masterpieces with creepy recipes such as Swampy Dip and Coffin Critters Salad. Each recipe is accompanied with easy-to-follow instructions and photos to help young chefs create frighteningly...
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Wolf Camp

Andrea Zuill - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book

Meet Homer, a dog who heads to camp to live like a wolf! Here's the perfect book for the legions of kids out there who love dogs and funny books. Homer is a dog . . . but he also secretly fancies himself part wolf. So when an invitation to attend WOLF CAMP ("Where every dog can live...
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The cat from Hunger Mountain

Ed Young - Philomel Books
Format: Print book

Caldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a visually stunning, poignant story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what one has.A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2016!An Amazon Best Book of the Year!A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!"Young...
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Hansel & Gretel

Bethan Woollvin - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Deep in the forest lives a witch named Willow. She is a good witch, who only uses good magic -- until she meets Hansel and Gretel.Willow never used to worry about messy breadcrumb trails. Or entire portions of her gingerbread house being devoured. Or anyone fiddling with her spells and magic...
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Amelia Earhart

Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
Format: Print book

In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief...
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King for a Day!

Mary Tillworth - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

The pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol are putting on a King Arthur play - if Marshall can save the day! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader that features a glittery cover and over 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary...
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Floras Tree House

Gabriel Alborozo - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

With playful text and vibrant art, Gabriel Alborozs Floras Tree House is a unique picture book about imagination for all children learning to appreciate a siblings strengths, as well as their own. . Siblings Flora and Will couldnt be more different. Flora brings epic fantasies to life in drawings...
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Chuck's Truck

Peggy Perry Anderson - Houghton Mifflin
Format: Print book

When farmer Chuck gets ready to go to town, his barnyard pals gather round. Everyone want to ride along. But the duck Luck, Nip and Tuck, the burro Buck and work horse Huck, and six more critters may prove to be too much cargo for Chuck's Truck. Beginning readers will enjoy the bumps...
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Brilliant Ideas From Wonderful Women: 15 incredible inventions from inspiring women!

Aitziber Lopez - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

Discover the stories behind 15 of the twentieth century's key inventions in this fun and informative treasury of trailblazing women, who each made a unique contribution to the history of science and technology. Car heaters ... Monopoly ... Disposable diapers ... The dishwasher ... Kevlar...
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I Am a Tyrannosaurus

TATSUYA MIYANISHI - Museyon
Format: Hardcover

A little Pterosaur lives on top of a rocky mountain, where his mother teaches him to be kind and to always help others in need. One day, a huge Tyrannosaurus falls down the mountain and is injured as he tries to catch the little Pterosaur. Remembering his mother's lesson, the little Pterosaur...
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Mighty Moby

Ed Young - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A Moby Dick-inspired picture book adventure unlike any you've ever seen--with a surprise ending--from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young.Deep in the dark ocean, Mighty Moby lurks. Up above the ocean waves, a one-legged captain pursues the whale he clashed with long ago.Mighty...
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Plant the Tiny Seed

Christie Matheson - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully...
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Wolverine: An Origin Story

Rich Thomas Jr. - Marvel Press
Format: Hardcover

He is the best there is at what he does, but just who is the mystery man known as Wolverine? Learn the storied past of how sickly James Howlett learned to use his mutants gifts - claws made of bone that he could extend from his fists, and the ability to heal from almost any wound - to live...
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The Field

Baptiste Paul - NorthSouth Books
Format: Hardcover

A soccer story - for boy and girls alike - just in time for the World Cup!"Vini! Come! The field calls!" cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community - family, friends, and the local fruit vendor - for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys...
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A Dream for a Princess

Melissa Lagonegro - Disney Books For Young Re
Format: Print book

Disney's beloved story of Cinderella is retold in this Deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring over 30 shiny stickers! It's perfect for children ages 4 to 6.
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Super Manny Cleans Up!

Kelly DiPucchio - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Manny and his pal Gertie stand up for the environment - because every superhero needs a planet worth saving - in this companion to Super Manny Stands Up! from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin.Every weekend, Manny and Gertie...
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Hello

Fiona Woodcock - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

A brother and sister enjoy a brilliant day full of spills, thrills, and silly adventures in this playful story comprised only of words that contain a double L (such as spills, thrills, and silly) !The spare, engaging text works as an interactive...
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Looking Up!: The Science of Stargazing

Joe Rao - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because...
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Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems

Paul B. Janeczko - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Celebrated poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko pairs with Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet for a collection of short poems to sample and savor. . It only takes a few words, if theyre the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently,...
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Cute as an Axolotl: Discovering the World's Most Adorable Animals

Jess Keating - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Cats of Instagram" meets National Geographic in this hilarious picture book about nature's cutest weirdos from the author of Pink Is for Blobfish!The Internet pretty much runs on cute animal photos, but "cute" is so much more than clickbait kittens and insta-pups....
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Harriet Gets Carried Away

Jessie Sima - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you're wearing when you get there.Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket,...
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Morris Mole

Dan Yaccarino - Harper
Format: Print book

From internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming tale about finding your own courage.Meet Morris Mole - he has always been a little bit different. When the moles are running low on food, it's up to clever Morris to save the day. With a little help...
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The Soccer Secret

Mike Lupica - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

The fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries....
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Akissi: Tales of Mischief

MARGUERITE ABOUET - Flying Eye Books
Format: Paperback

Akissi: Tales of Mischief brings together all the hilarious and heartfelt Akissi comics by Marguerite Abouet, the award winning author of Aya of Yop City.Poor Akissi! The neighborhood cats are trying to steal her fish, her little monkey Boubou almost ends up in a frying pan and she's...
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Mac & Cheese: A Friendship Story That Celebrates Being Different

James Proimos - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

Mac and Cheese are the very best of friends, but sometimes they have trouble understanding each other. Cheese is dazzled by Mac's big, big brain, and Mac is baffled by Cheese's artistic talent. But they soon learn that no amount of misunderstanding can get in the way of their unique friendship.Told...
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Real Sisters Pretend

Megan Dowd Lambert - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Hardcover

NOW IN PAPERBACK Mia and Tayja pretend to be princesses on a perilous journey, but theres one thing they dont have to pretend. They know in their hearts that theyre real sisters despite being adopted. Playful and sweet, Real Sisters Pretend celebrates the wonderful variety of modern families,...
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Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants!The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new...
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The Catawampus Cat

Jason Carter Eaton - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A tilted tale about a cat who sees the world from an unusual point of view, written by the hilarious Jason Carter Eaton (How to Train a Train) and illustrated by the equally humorous Gus Gordon (Herman and Rosie) . catawampus (cat-a-wam-pus) n. 1. Diagonal or at an angle....
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Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando

Andrea Wang - little bee books
Format: Hardcover

Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War II. Magic Ramen tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods.Every day, Momofuku Ando would retire to his lab--a little shed in his backyard....
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No Time for Monsters / No Hay Tiempo Para Monstruos

Spelile Rivas - Pinata Books; Bilingual edition
Format: Hardcover

Like most kids, Roberto doesn't want to help with household chores. Who wants to clean the bedroom? Yuck! Roberto tells his mother he can't clean his room because he's afraid the Closet Monster might lock him away forever! "Maybe you should help me," he tells his mother....
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Jemmy Button

Jennifer Uman - Templar; First Edition edition
Format: Book

A beautiful collaboration based on a true story.Exchanged for the single mother-of-pearl button that gave him his nickname, an indigenous Tierra del Fuegan boy named Orundellico spent many years in England in the early 1800s as part of a failed experiment in forced civilization. Less a biography...
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Elvis: The Story of the Rock and Roll King

Bonnie Christensen - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover

An only child, a mama's boy--Elvis was a shy kid who struggled to make friends and found comfort singing in church and learning guitar. While in high school, he continued his music but was often ridiculed by students. On a whim, he recorded a song for his mom's birthday at Sun Record...
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Sallys Great Balloon Adventure

Stephen Huneck - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When Sallys family visits a hot air balloon field, the loyal black Labrador retriever is tempted by the smell of fresh chicken coming from one of the balloons. She follows the delicious scent to a balloon basket, and - whoops - the balloon takes flight! Soon shes soaring above the ground,...
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Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby

Maureen Fergus - Groundwood Books
Format: Print book

Mom's friend Mrs. Cunningham is coming for a visit, and she's bringing her baby! While Buddy tries to explain the ins and outs of babydom to Earl, neither of them is prepared for the chaos the small and adorable creature brings with it.When the baby manages to escape from its cage...
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How to Catch a Dragon

Adam Wallace - Sourcebooks Wonderland
Format: Hardcover

Do you have what it takes to catch a dragon? The How to Catch kids are off again, this time trying to catch a dragon as they chase him through Chinese New Year celebrations! Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid...
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Grand Canyon National Park

Katie Parker - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Grand Canyon National Park is in northern Arizona. Journey through the park to learn how it formed and what you can find there!
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The Remember Balloons

Jessica Oliveros - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when...
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The World of Chaos Series 6: Muro the Rat Monster

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

Second in the World of Chaos subseries Tom now seeks the second potion ingredient that will free his ailing mother from Wizard Velmal's fiendish sorcery. He must battle against Muro the Rat Monster, who can command the vermin of Kayonia to do his wicked bidding!
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Who Says Women Cant Be Computer Programmers?: The Story of Ada Lovelace

Tanya Lee Stone - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

A picture book biography of Ada Lovelace, the woman recognized today as historys first computer programmer -- she imagined them 100 years before they existed!. In the early nineteenth century lived Ada Byron: a young girl with a wild and wonderful imagination. The daughter of internationally...
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My Happy Year by E.Bluebird

Paul Meisel - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

With humor and charm, a bluebird narrates her first year of life--adventures, joys, and scary times too--in this companion book to My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis."May 1. Today is my birthday." So begins the wondrous first year of E. Bluebird. Readers are treated to the intimate...
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A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love

Michelle Edwards - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book

"[A] celebration of winter mitzvahs, or kind deeds. Karas's adorable, radiant art adds to the heartwarming mood. " - The New York Times A 2017 Sydney Taylor Honor Book for Younger Readers Here's a heartwarming winter picture book that's sure to appeal to families who love knitting....
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Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship

Morag Hood - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Colin is tall. He's orange. He's a carrot! He's nothing like Lee, a round green pea. He can't do any of the things Lee and his pea pals can do. How can Colin and Lee ever be friends? A charming celebration of embracing differences and standing out in a crowd.
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Rodzilla

Rob Sanders - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover

This just in! There's a Rodzilla on the loose! Is he a monster ... or just your typical toddler? Tune in for the full report in this riotous picture book from Rob Sanders and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat.Rodzilla is the mightiest toddler to ever roam the streets of the city. Marvel at the sight...
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Brobot Bedtime

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The Brobots have had a long day, and it is time to recharge and enter sleep mode. Buzz and Crash have no problem falling asleep, but Beep's got a case of the flick-ups. Luckily, Buzz knows just the trick: scare Beep with a monster mask! Does it work? Affirmative. No more flick-ups....
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Saber-toothed Cat

Kathryn Clay - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

The fierce and deadly sabertooth cat pounced on its prey during the Ice Age. Readers learn about this prehistoric predator from engaging, carefully leveled text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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PJ Masks Save the Library!

Daphne Pendergrass - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Head into the night to save the library with Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!The villain Romeo has a new machine. It erases stories from books so he can put his picture inside. Can Owlette...
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The Water-Babies

Charles Kingsley - Pan MacMillan
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully packaged 150th-anniversary gift edition ofa classic favoriteWhen Tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a 12-year-old boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a "water-baby. " In an underwater world surrounded...
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The Funeral

Matt James - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While...
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of How

Jill Esbaum - National Geographic
Format: Print book

This charming reference book takes a closer look at the things that surround kids every day and how they work--from cars to vacuum cleaners, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "How do chameleons...
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Yasmin the Zookeeper

Saadia Faruqi - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Yasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she's the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys?
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I am Jim Henson

Brad Meltzer - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street. This friendly, fun biography series...
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The Dreamer

Il Sung Na - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he?Thus begins the journey of a pig with big dreams, and the perseverance to make them come true. He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day,...
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I Believe I Can

Grace Byers - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential.I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves. Actress and activist Grace Byers and artist...
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Who Wet My Pants?

Bob Shea - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this hilarious tale of blame, compassion, and forgiveness, a very embarrassed bear is reminded that accidents can happen--but with the support of good friends, life goes on.Reuben the bear's got donuts for everyone in his scout troop, but his friends are all staring at something...
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Hello Winter!

Shelley Rotner - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Vivid photographs of frozen wonderlands and cold-weather fun come together in a lively tribute to winter by an acclaimed author-photographer.This third book in a celebrated series about the seasons takes children from the shortest day of the year to the approach of spring. In beautiful...
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We're All Wonders

R. J. Palacio - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The unforgettable bestseller Wonder, soon to be a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to Choose Kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with this gorgeous picture book, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original...
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Opposites (Zoe and Zack)

Jacques Duquennoy - Twirl
Format: Board book

Kirkus Reviews Best Books for Babies and Toddlers (2018) Zoe and Zack are best friends. They do everything together, even learning opposites like up and down, happy and sad, love and hate, and more. Whimsical illustrations and simple text combine with die-cuts on every spread help young...
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Bad Moooove! #3 (Princess Pulverizer)

Nancy Krulik - Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover

Princess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she wont let that stop her from saving the day!. The village of Ire-Mire-Briar-Shire has a problem: every single cow, goat, and sheep has vanished! That means no milk, no butter, no cheese. As an aspiring chef and grilled cheese lover, Dribble...
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Guts: Revised Edition

Seymour Simon - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores one of the most important systems of the human body: the digestive system!Ever wonder how food like pizza or spaghetti moves through our body? It all happens in our digestive system, otherwise known as our guts. Working twenty-four...
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New Shoes

Susan Meyer - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Set in the South during the time of segregation, this lushly illustrated picture book brings the civil rights era to life for contemporary readers as two young girls find an inventive way to foil Jim Crow laws.When her brother's hand-me-down shoes don't fit, it is time for Ella...
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Pandora

Victoria Turnbull - Clarion Books
Format: Print book

Pandora lives alone, in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky . . . a bird with a broken wing. Little by little, Pandora helps the bird grow stronger. Little by little, the bird helps...
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Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year

Nosy Crow - Nosy Crow
Format: Hardcover

Sing a Song of Seasons is a lavishly illustrated collection of 366 nature poems - one for every day of the year. Filled with familiar favorites and new discoveries written by a wide variety of poets, including William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, John Updike, Langston Hughes, N. M. Bodecker,...
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Happy Birthday to You!

Nicola Slater - Nosy Crow
Format: Board book

A group of musicians is traveling to a caf for a surprise celebration. Press the buttons to hear them play their instruments . . . and join in with the whole band at the end to wish one little otter a very happy birthday! With a flute, guitar, violin, and piano, plus a rousing "big...
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Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies

Christian Trimmer - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From Christian Trimmer and bestselling illustrator Jessie Sima comes an adorable and imaginative twist on the tale of Snow White ... with lots more ponies!Sweet Snow Pony is loved by all for her beautiful coat as white as snow and her mane as black as ebony. Children come to her farm from...
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Team Rocket to the Rescue!

Maria S Barbo - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Team Rocket to the Rescue?!? Team Rocket is on a mission. They need to find a Core Zygarde for their boss, Giovanni. But when Team Flare tries to steal Z2 away from them, it's up to the bad guys to protect the tiny Pokemon from the even badder guys! Can Jessie, James, and Meowth save Z2......
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Vincent Can't Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky

BARBARA ROSENSTOCK - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A gorgeous, lyrical picture-book biography of Vincent van Gogh by the Caldecott Honor team behind The Noisy Paint Box. Vincent can't sleep . . . out, out, out he runs! flying through the garden - marigold, geranium, blackberry, raspberry - past...
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Another

Christian Robinson - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Christian Robinson brings young readers on a playful, imaginative journey into another world.What if you ... encountered another perspective? Discovered another world? Met another...
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Invasion of the Ufonuts

Laurie Keller - Henry Holt and Company, 2014.
Format: Print book

Arnie finds himself in trouble when his neighbor, Loretta Schmoretta, begins telling news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens -- alien doughnuts from outer spastry, who will continue the abductions until people stop eating doughnuts! Although...
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A Small Thing . . . but Big

Tony Johnston - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Lizzie and her mom go to the park. That's where Lizzie meets an elderly man and his companion, Cecile, a dog about her size. But Lizzie is afraid of dogs, so she'll have to rely on her new friend to help her take things one step at a time.Getting over your fears may seem like a small thing...
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Maisie's Scrapbook

Samuel Narh - Lantana Pub
Format: Hardcover

Maisie's mama wears linen and plays the viola. Maisie's dada wears Kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together.
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The Slime Book

Erin Kelly - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

What kind of fish uses a slime sleeping bag? Which plants capture insects with slime? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating book about slime! Perfect for reading together, this book features simple, predictable text for beginner readers accompanied by more...
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Margaret and the Moon

Dean Robbins - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Hardcover

Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back) . She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world. Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon!...
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Good Dog

CORI DOERRFELD - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

This charming picture book - from the author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened and Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story - follows an adorable stray puppy who exemplifies what it truly means to be a "good dog."When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands...
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Disney Princess Beginnings: Aurora Plays the Part

RH DISNEY. - RH/Disney
Format: Library Binding

Disney Princess: Beginnings is an exciting chapter-book series featuring all-new stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!Disney Princess Aurora doesn't even know she's a princess! She's lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunt Flora, Aunt Fauna,...
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Florette

Anna Walker - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

A 2018 New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book When Maes family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. Shell miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass. But theres no room for a garden in the city....
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I Will Love You Forever

Tatsuya Miyanishi - Museyon
Format: Hardcover

A female Maiasaura finds a lost egg in the forest and decides to look after it with her own egg. Surprisingly, a baby Tyrannosaurus hatches from the egg. The greathearted mother accepts and raises him as her own son, Heart. One day, Heart goes to pick berries and comes across another Tyrannosaurus....
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Little Bear's Big House

Benjamin Chaud - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with richly detailed art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, his wish is granted: He can play...
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Red Light, Green Lion

Candace Ryan - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

In this clever book, a green lion is waiting at a red traffic light. While he waits, a series of unexpected events occur, involving such things as lightning, a lilac, library books and lima beans. Or rather, ?li-ghtning,? ?li-lac,? ?li-brary books,? and ?li-ma beans? because the text on each...
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Emmett and the Bright Blue Cape

Alyssa Satin Capucilli - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Meet Emmett, Katy Duck's little brother! In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Emmett puts on his bright blue cape and becomes Super Emmett!Emmett loves his bright blue cape. He wears it to the park, he wears it to the store, and he even tries to wear it to bed. With his cape on, he isn't...
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Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats

Bruce Hale - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Clark the Shark's mom is making brownies for school. But when Clark decides to taste just one, the impulsive shark can't stop eating! Yum-yum-YUM. Will the class treat be ruined?With easy-to-read text and Clark's trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning readers...
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Odd Duck

Cecil Castellucci - First Second; 5.7.2013 edition
Format: Hardcover

Theodora is a perfectly normal duck. She may swim with a teacup balanced on her head and stay north when the rest of the ducks fly south for the winter, but theres nothing so odd about that. Chad, on the other hand, is one strange bird. Theodora quite likes him, but she cant overlook his odd habits....
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Fancy Nancy: JoJo and Daddy Bake a Cake

Jane O'Connor - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Fancy Nancy's little sister JoJo returns in her very own adventure! JoJo and Daddy are busy baking a cake. They've mixed the batter, put the cake in the oven, and frosted it - but who is the cake for? Shh . . . it's a surprise!Beginning readers will love this My First I Can Read...
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Snail-Snaily-Snails

Bonnie Bader - Penguin Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Snail-Snaily-Snails is a fun, informative book perfect for young readers!They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call them pests, and some call them a delicacy. What are they? Snails! Kids will learn all about these crawly creatures in this fact-and-photo-filled...
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My Dog, Bob

Rich Torrey - Holiday House
Format: Paperback

I Like to Read Books for Beginning Readers* More than 70 fun-to-read books for new readers* Guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards* Award-winning easy reader series, created by acclaimed author-illustrators including winners of Caldecott,...
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National Geographic Kids Readers: Alexander Hamilton

Libby Romero - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Library Binding

Fans of American history and the hit Broadway play are sure to enjoy the true story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in this Level 3 biographical Reader from National Geographic Kids.Learn all about the revolutionary life of one of America's most popular historic figures. Level...
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Hello Lighthouse

Sophie Blackall - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life...
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Mae Among the Stars

RODA AHMED - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A beautiful picture book for sharing, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts!When Little Mae was a child,...
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Alma and How She Got Her Name

JUANA MARTINEZ-NEAL - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

What's in a name For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from - and who she may one day be.If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name Alma turns...
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The Littlest Things Give the Loveliest Hugs

MARK SPERRING - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A delightful picture book celebrating love and hugs in all kinds of animal families-perfect for Valentine's Day and year-round love, too!From ducklings to seal pups, from bunnies to cubs, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs. In this tender celebration of love, you'll find...
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I Want to Be a Police Officer

Laura Driscoll - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

For the child who says, "I want to police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets...
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Follow Chester!: A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History

Gloria Respress-Churchwell - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

A little known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this fictional account detailing Chester Pierce's game-changing play as he became the first black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line.In 1947, no African American player can play...
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea

Ben Clanton - Tundra Books
Format: Print book

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring...
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Back in Action!

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Master Wu returns in an all-new, original illustrated story!The ninjas' beloved Master Wu is back to his (literally) old self and is training the ninja again as the Monastery of Spinjitzu is being rebuilt. But when one of the workers accidentally activates an ancient and dangerous...
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My Teacher Is a Monster!

Peter Brown - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A young boy named Bobby has the worst teacher. She's loud, she yells, and if you throw paper airplanes, she won't allow you to enjoy recess. She is a monster! Luckily, Bobby can go to his favorite spot in the park on weekends to play. Until one day... he finds his teacher there!...
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Day at the Beach

Tom Booth - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

A day at the beach becomes a lesson in sibling bonding for Gideon in this magical picture book.Every summer, Gideon and his younger sister Audrey build a sand castle - together. But this summer, everything changes. Gideon is going to build the most spectacular sandcastle anyone on the beach...
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Pedro's Big Goal

Fran Manushkin - Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Pedro dreams of playing goalie for the next big soccer match. But he worries he's too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? Reader-support tools, such as a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for early-readers.
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Pinkalicious and the Pirates

VICTORIA KANN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann brings young readers a Pinkalicious I Can Read pirate adventure about bravery, creativity, and making unlikely new friends.Pinkalicious and Peter...
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Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America

SARAH ALBEE - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography.Alexander Hamilton was one of America's founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washington's right-hand man. But he also...
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Secrets of the Circus

Kate Klise - Algonquin Of Chapel Hill
Format: Print book

The members of the world's friendliest circus must band together and save Gert's secret pen pal--a pig named Pablo!--in another zany adventure in the series reviewers call "fun,"* "inventive," and "entertaining."
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Pumpkin Jack

Will Hubbell - AV by Weigl
Format: Hardcover

The first pumpkin Tim ever carved was fierce and funny, and he named it Jack. When Halloween was over and the pumpkin was beginning to rot, Tim set it out in the garden and throughout the weeks he watched it change. Its skin shriveled and it became flatter. After the winter snow, all that...
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About Dinosaurs/Acerca de Los Dinosaurios

Sindy McKay - Treasure Bay; Bilingual edition
Format: Print book

Nonfiction - Featuring beautiful illustrations and written with the assistance of dinosaur specialist, Dr. Marrhew Lamanna, this book explores the lives of many species of these ancient creatures.
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Sock Story

CK Smouha - Cicada Books
Format: Hardcover

It's Phil and Dale's favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? They've got each other and that's all that...
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The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers

Jennifer Serravallo - Heinemann Educational Books
Format: Print book

Special pre-publication price! Buy before February 15, 2017 and save! (The price you see on this page includes the prepublication discount. The school/web price will rise to $38.00 on February 16, 2017.) Jennifer Serravallo's Reading Strategies Book has helped hundreds of thousands...
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Fly Away

Patricia MacLachlan - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover

From the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall comes a story about one brave girl who saves her family from losing everything.Everyone in Lucy's family sings. Opera. Rap. Lullabies. Everyone, except Lucy. Lucy can't sing; her voice just won't come out. Just like...
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Baabwaa and Wooliam: A Tale of Literacy, Dental Hygiene, and Friendship

DAVID ELLIOTT - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious and satisfying tale of literacy, dental hygiene, and friendship from David Elliott and Melissa Sweet that is sure to have readers in stitches from start to finish.Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like...
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Tomie dePaola's The Quicksand Book

Tomie dePaola - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Quicksand bringing you down? Kids will love this very funny science book.When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand and starts slowly sinking, Jungle Boy arrives quickly-- and takes the opportunity to tell her how it is formed, what it is made of, and how to get out of it, demonstrating...
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The Great Chicken Escape

Nikki McClure - Cameron Kids
Format: Hardcover

Good morning, Chickens. Chickens run! Chickens roam. Chickens go home. Chickens, good night. This simple and spare picture book about four chickens fleeing their coop for the day in the Alaska wild features Nikki McClure's signature cut-paper artwork and a beautiful die-cut cover.
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DK Readers Level 2: The Lion's Tale

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Learn to read while getting up close to the magnificent lion in this exciting book.Find out how a lion cub joins the pride and grows to become the king of the jungle, discover how lions in Asia and Africa are different, and learn why we need to work to protect these endangered animals in the wild.Amazing...
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes (Americas Award for Childrens and Young Adult Literature. Commended)

Duncan Tonatiuh - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to lifeA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Childrens Book! Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter...
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I Know Football

Joanne Mattern - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Book by Mattern, Joanne
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National Geographic Kids Just Joking 5: 300 Hilarious Jokes About Everything, Including Tongue Twisters, Riddles, and More!

National Geographic Kids - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

The fifth book in this successful series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more! Another sure-fire winner, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of kids everywhere! National Geographic Kids Just Joking 5 is packed with 300 more...
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What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?: Poems for When a Person Needs a Poem

Judith Viorst - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

From the beloved and internationally bestselling author of "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," Judith Viorst comes a collection of wry and witty poems that touch on every aspect of the roller-coaster ride that is childhood. "Did you wake up this...
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Big Tree Down!

Laurie Lawlor - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Big Tree is the neighborhood's biggest landmark. It presides over street games, barbeques, and water fights. But crack! Oh no! Big Tree has been split by lightning! In this warm and positive book, people from all parts of the community -- neighbors, city workers, and children -- come...
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DK Readers L3: LEGO Legends of Chima: Power Up!

Julia March - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

A skill-building reader invites young LEGO Legends of Chima fans to join favorite characters and discover new minifigures and sets in a story that also reveals enemies who are threatening the peace and stability of the Tribes of Chima.
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Rules of the House

Mac Barnett - Disney * Hyperion Books
Format: Book

Ian always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time-especially "Don't pinch. " So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug,...
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Deep in the Sahara

Kelly Cunnane - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Hardcover

"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa,...
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Disney's Countdown to Christmas: A story a day

Disney Storybook Art Team (Illustrator) - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this enchanting 64-page picture book complete with ribbon marker, featuring one story for each of the 25 days of December leading up to Christmas.
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Fancy Nancy: My Family History

Jane O'Connor - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

When Nancy has to write a report on her ancestors for school, she can't help exaggerating a little - at first. After all, what's wrong with making her family history sound fancier? But Nancy goes too far and has to deal with truth and consequences!Readers will sympathize with Nancy's...
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Christmas Cheer for The Grouchy Ladybug

Eric Carle - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug and Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar! From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, who needs just a little nudge to get into the holiday spirit.Christmas...
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City Shapes

Diana Murray - Little
Format: Print book

Hunt for shapes of all kinds on this journey through a bustling city, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier!From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood...
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Baby Bear

Kadir Nelson - Harpercollins Childrens Books
Format: Hardcover

From Kadir Nelson, winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, comes a transcendent picture book in the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown about a lost little bear searching for home.This simple story works on so many levels: as the tale of a bear...
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The Narwhal Problem

Debbie Dadey - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Kiki and her friends get caught up in a code war to try and meet a narwhal in this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure.All the merkids are super-excited! Two famous narwhal scientists are visiting Trident City with their daughter, Nadine. Best of all, someone is going to get to show Nadine...
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Did You Hear What I Heard?: Poems About School

Kay Winters - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A joyful, poetic celebration of kindergarten and first gradePoet Kay Winters has written a book of zippy poems centering on the triumphs and trials of those first school years. This cheery collection covers an astonishing range of activities from the anticipated--dashing to the bus and science...
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Pinkalicious: Dragon to the Rescue

Victoria Kann - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Pinkalicious and her friends have s'more fun in this new Pinkalicious I Can Read adventure brought to young readers by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. When...
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Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare

Gene Barretta - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Book

Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare by Gene Barretta is an interesting look at the similarities and the differences between the 16th and 35th presidents of the United States. The illustrations are marvelous and emphasize the comparison between President Lincoln and President...
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Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #5: The Volcano of Fire

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic
Format: Print book

Geronimo's fifth journey to the Kingdom of Fantasy!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself in the Kingdom of Fantasy for a fifth time. The elves had called me there. The Volcano of Fire had been mysteriously reawakened!On top of that, the Princess of the Fairies had been kidnapped....
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Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch

Diana Murray - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Print book

Grimelda's house may not be tidy, but it's cozy, and that's just the way she likes it. She also likes pickle pie. There's only one problem - she can't find the main ingredient in her messy house! Readers who enjoyed Norman Bridwell's classic The Witch Next Door will...
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The Football Fiasco

MIKE LUPICA - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

The third installment of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries....
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Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors

Mia Posada - Millbrook Press TM
Format: Library Binding

This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well...
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DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Elizabeth Dowsett - Dorling Kindersley
Format: Hardcover

Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones will be released in 3D on September 20, 2013! Young readers will learn all about the rise of the enormous Clone Army and the first battle of the Clone Wars in this action-packed Level 2 reader, featuring kids' favorite Jedi minifigures in their...
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What's Up, Chuck?

Leo Landry - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

Chuck Wood is jealous. As the winner of the Best of the Forest art contest three years in a row, he finds it very difficult to deal with the prospect that newcomer Scooter Possum's abstract paintings might beat his wood sculptures. But with the help of his forest friends, Chuck deals with...
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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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Mean Team

Random House - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

New York City. An old menace returns. New mutations arise. The ultimate showdown approaches. Our heroes must rise up again to save the city they love, even if it means exposing themselves for who they truly are . . . Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Fans ages 4-6 will love this Step 2 Step...
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Pedro for President

Fran Manushkin - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Pedro and his friend Katie Woo are both running for class president. Pedro knows he can do great things for his class, if only he gets past that speech! A glossary and discussion questions make this early reader from Fran Manushikin a great choice for libraries.
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Leyla

Galia Bernstein - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Leyla is sick of her big, loud, overbearing family. They are always chatting, snuggling, and grooming each other (ew!) , and - for Leyla - there's no escape from their attention. So, she decides to run away...
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28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World

Charles R. Smith - Roaring Brook
Format: Hardcover

Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who after years of adversity became the wealthiest black woman in the country, as well as one of the wealthiest...
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The Undefeated

Kwame Alexander - Versify
Format: Hardcover

The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable...
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