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Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!: The Story of Hansel and Gretel as Told by the Witch

Nancy Loewen - Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Of Course you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Science

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

This lively introduction to the fascinating world of science explores the different kinds of science, what scientists do, and the amazing things that scientists study: animals and plants; oceans and space; earthquakes and volcanoes; sound and light; inventions and more!Make sure kids' first...
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

Andrea Beaty - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community...
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A Monster on the Loose (Monster on the Loose)

Amanda Huneke - Magic Wagon
Format: Library Binding

I awoke to a disaster, a jumble, a mess! The house was chaos, confusion, and pure untidiness! I soon realized this was no ordinary day. Yes, I was sure, a monster came this way! When a little girl sees some suspicious things around her, her overactive imagination goes into overdrive. Suddenly...
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The Duck Who Played the Kazoo

Amy E. Sklansky - Clarion Books; None edition
Format: Hardcover

There once was a duck who played the kazoo, but when a hurricane blew through his lake, it took all his friends away with it. How this lonely duck rediscovers the joys of friendship and revives his home are at the heart of this hopeful story. Told with lilting rhymes and a simple...
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I Had a Favorite Dress

Boni Ashburn - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

Open up a fresh and stylish story about growing up and keeping hold of your favorite memories. As the year passes, the narrator's favorite dress goes through a series of creative changes, from dress to shirt to tank top to scarf and so on, until all that's left of it is a good memory. Assisted...
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When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots

Peter Fiore - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all across America." -- Lynne Cheney Christmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for our young country. In the six months since the Declaration...
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The Best Fall of All

Laura Godwin - Margaret K. McElderry
Format: Hardcover

Level 1: Starting to Read • Simple stories • Increased vocabulary • Longer sentences Are you ready to play with Happy and Honey? They're ready to play with you! Fall is here and it's time to join Happy and Honey -- two loveable friends for children just beginning...
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A Christmas Goodnight

Nola Buck - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Print book

On a quiet but wondrous Christmas Eve, the nativity story comes to life, and families everywhere celebrate the miracle of Christmas.Nola Buck's simple poetic text and tender illustrations by Sarah Jane Wright make this gentle holiday goodnight book a joy to read and share with those...
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