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Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli

KYO MACLEAR - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A dazzling picture book biography of one of the world's most influential designers, Elsa Schiaparelli.Elsa dared to be different, and her story will not only dazzle, it will inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone who reads it. By the 1930s Elsa Schiaparelli had captivated the fashion...
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Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)

Aaron Blabey - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.VANISHED! The World's #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she? As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess...
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Josies Lost Tooth

Jennifer K. Mann - ?Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

What if youre first and best at everything - except losing your first tooth? A sweet, relatable story about comparing yourself to others, losing teeth, and the value of good friends.Josie is the monkey-bars champion, the first one to read...
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We Belong

Cookie Hiponia Everman - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant;...
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The Story of the Saxophone

Lesa Cline-Ransome - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Brassy, smokey, melodious. There's nothing like the saxophone. This incredible work from the award-winners behind Before She was Harriet includes a poster of jazz music's greatest talents.. You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker,...
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Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution

Sherri Winston - ?Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage to fight against a racist dress code-and stand up for herself.Twelve-year-old Lotus Bloom is a free spirit with a mega-'fro she's affectionately named "the...
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American History: A Visual Encyclopedia

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

From the pilgrims and the presidents to modern-day politics, explore the history of the world's greatest superpower. Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what...
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A Potty for Zaza

Mylo Freeman - Clavis
Format: Hardcover

Mommy shows Zaza a potty.Who could it be for?Is it a potty for Zaza? A simple and sweet book about a child's first potty.For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's skills....
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Fly Guy Presents: Weather

Tedd Arnold - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to a weather station to learn all about weather. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and much more!...
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Fenris & Mott

Greg Van Eekhout - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A girl and her puppy face down the end of the world - which the puppy's partly responsible for - in this middle grade story from acclaimed author Greg van Eekhout, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman andJ.C. Cervantes.When Mott finds a puppy abandoned in a recycling bin, she's ready...
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