Luca zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Luca comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Luca returns as a recess sensation! But when she's confronted with a case of injustice, Luca must decide if she can stay true to the ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking the sacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courage and cultural legacy, Luca the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.
Powerhouse Books
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9781576878279
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Hardcover
The Library
By Murray, Julie
Little readers will learn all about what librarians do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Abdo Kids
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9781680805376
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Print book
Groundhug Day
By Pace, Anne Marie
Moose is having a Valentine's Day party, and all his friends are so excited! Everyone except Groundhog, that is. If Groundhog sees his shadow outside, he'll hide in his hole for six more weeks and miss the party! Determined to help their friend join them, Moose, Squirrel, Bunny, and Porcupine put their heads together and come up with a plan. But will it be enough to get Groundhog out to play? This heartwarming picturebook by the author of Vampirina Ballerina, with adorable illustrations by Christopher Denise, is sure to be a hit, whether readers are bursting for spring or snuggling up for six more weeks of winter.
Disney-Hyperion
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9781484753569
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Hardcover
Don't Blink!
By Booth, Tom
Think you can win a staring contest against an elephant? What about a gorilla, a cheetah, a fox, or an alligator? What about all them -- AND a bunch of their other animal friends -- at the same time? You're about to find out!Whatever you do DON'T BLINK!Readers will enjoy testing their own staring skills against a vibrant assortment of characters in this interactive picture book from talented new author Tom Booth.
Feiwel & Friends
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9781250117366
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Hardcover
I'm a Duck
By Bunting, Eve
Sometimes it takes a lot to get your webbed feet wet! An adorable picture book makes a splash with a satisfying story about conquering your fears.I cannot swim, and that is bad. A landlocked duck is very sad. One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. "You're a duck, and ducks don't sink," Big Frog points out. Practicing in a puddle helps a little, while backrubs and snacks from his mother help a little more. Big Frog offers to hold his friend's wing and dive in together, but our little duck knows that some challenges need to be faced alone. Even when they are very scary!
Candlewick
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9780763680329
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Hardcover
If You Were a Dog
By Swenson, Jamie
If you could be any kind of animal, what would you be? Would you be a dog that goes ARRRROOOOOOO? Or maybe you would be a sharp-toothed dinosaur that can CHOMP, STOMP, ROAR! Perhaps you might want to be a hopping frog that goes BOING, BOING, RIBBET! But maybe you would want to be the best kind of animal of all: a child! With joyful, impressionistic illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Chris Raschka and spare, rhythmic text from author Jamie A. Swenson that invites playful interaction, If You Were a Dog is the perfect read-aloud for your favorite little animal.
Farrar Straus Giroux
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9780374335304
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Print book
Racing Colors!
By House, Random
The awesome trucks from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book that's perfect for boys ages 0 to 3.
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9780553538922
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Print book
Baby Shine
By Meredith, Samantha
Children will delight in discovering the shiny objects on each page of this early board book. The bright, shaped pages are easy for little hands to turn featuring high-contrast illustrations of familiar objects, with extra sparkle on every page.
Tiger Tales; Brdbk edition
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9781589255845
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Hardcover
Homesick Penguin
By Bowser, Ken
Penguin likes to visit his friend Duck. But he begins to miss some of the things at home. How can Duck cheer up his homesick friend? Concept EmpathyCaring for others. Book features Big Words and Big Questions original illustrations.,
Red Chair Press
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9781939656155
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Paperback
The 12 Days of Preschool
By Lettice, Jenna
Count the first twelve days of preschool with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" - perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's "The Night Before . . ." series! Includes stickers for a great school-time reward.Celebrate the first 12 days of preschool! On the first day of preschool, all the kids learn how to share ONE fuzzy teddy bear. On the second day, the kids share TWO toy trains. The third day? THREE tricycles! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of preschool are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Preschoolers and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It's a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters and to reinforce the idea of sharing by talking about what to expect once preschool is underway.
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9781524766603
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Paperback
Dinosaur vs. Santa
By Shea, Bob
Dinosaur is getting ready for Santa! He tackles many challenges--decorating, making presents for Mom and Dad, trying not to be naughty--and defeats each one with his trademark ROAR! But on Christmas Eve, when he hears some rustling downstairs, he cant resist a peek. Will our feisty red friend meet his match in the man in the red suit? Complete with sparkly silver foil on the front cover, this funny and sweet book is a must-have for the holiday season. Praise for Dinosaur vs. SantaDinosaurs unbridled energy is as infectious as ever. -Publishers Weekly Energetic, retro mixed-media illustrations depict Dinosaur in a series of fabulous Christmas sweaters, smothering the bottom third of the tree in ornaments and lights, and roaring his way through the best Christmas ever.
Disney-Hyperion; Brdbk edition
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9781423168249
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Board book
How Does Baby Feel?
By Katz, Karen
Baby feels happy, sleepy, hungry, and more in this delightful Karen Katz lift-the-flap board book!Baby wants milk and and crackers. How does Baby feel?Hungry! There are so many feelings that Baby can have! Little ones can lift the flaps to find Baby experiencing a range of emotions. This gem from Karen Katz is sure to become a favorite among children and parents!
Little Simon; Ltf Brdbk edition
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9781442452046
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Board book
Hannah Is a Big Sister
By Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
In Barron's top-selling The Potty Book for Girls, renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Hannah as she graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Hannah; she's getting a new brother or sister!Having a new baby in the house brings about a range of emotions in an older sibling, from excitement to joy to jealousy. In Hannah is a Big Sister, Capucilli and Stott employ straightforward text and eye-catching illustration to explore all of these feelings through a child's eyes. Starting on the big day when the baby arrives home from the hospital, Hannah will hold the tiny new bundle, count fingers and toes, try to figure out why the baby is crying, help with diapers and bath time, and anticipate teaching her new sibling all sorts of things--like using the potty when the time comes.
Barron's Educational Series
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9780764167508
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Hardcover
Mr. King's Castle
By Cote, Genevieve
Mr. King wants to build himself a BIG castle. So he uses the closest available material to make the blocks he needs -- the land around his house that just happens to be home to his forest friends. When Mr. Kings friends make him see what hes done, he realizes hes made a BIG mistake. Can he be king of his castle and a good friend, too? Young readers will delight in this second adventure of the shortsighted but well-meaning Mr. King.,
Kids Can Press
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9781554539727
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Hardcover
Country Music Hoedown!
By Finch, Avis
Get ready to two-step with the band in this country music-themed board book!Hey, y'all! Do you have a hankerin' for some country music? Come on! But wait . . . where's my band? Oh, hello there, bass. Strum-a-thum-thum! Strum-a-thum-thum! Country music fans and fans of all music will love this unique board book! Awesome animals illustrated in Captain Kris's fabulous graffiti-style art introduce kids to various country music instruments and their sounds. A duck plays the cymbals, a frog strums on the mandolin, a pony blows on the harmonica, and more! The animals are decked out in country-music gear and performing in a Grand Ole Opry type venue, making this an amusing visual treat!
Lucia the Luchadora
By Garza, Cynthia Leonor
Luca zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Luca comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Luca returns as a recess sensation! But when she's confronted with a case of injustice, Luca must decide if she can stay true to the ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking the sacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courage and cultural legacy, Luca the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.
The Library
By Murray, Julie
Little readers will learn all about what librarians do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Groundhug Day
By Pace, Anne Marie
Moose is having a Valentine's Day party, and all his friends are so excited! Everyone except Groundhog, that is. If Groundhog sees his shadow outside, he'll hide in his hole for six more weeks and miss the party! Determined to help their friend join them, Moose, Squirrel, Bunny, and Porcupine put their heads together and come up with a plan. But will it be enough to get Groundhog out to play? This heartwarming picturebook by the author of Vampirina Ballerina, with adorable illustrations by Christopher Denise, is sure to be a hit, whether readers are bursting for spring or snuggling up for six more weeks of winter.
Don't Blink!
By Booth, Tom
Think you can win a staring contest against an elephant? What about a gorilla, a cheetah, a fox, or an alligator? What about all them -- AND a bunch of their other animal friends -- at the same time? You're about to find out!Whatever you do DON'T BLINK!Readers will enjoy testing their own staring skills against a vibrant assortment of characters in this interactive picture book from talented new author Tom Booth.
I'm a Duck
By Bunting, Eve
Sometimes it takes a lot to get your webbed feet wet! An adorable picture book makes a splash with a satisfying story about conquering your fears.I cannot swim, and that is bad. A landlocked duck is very sad. One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. "You're a duck, and ducks don't sink," Big Frog points out. Practicing in a puddle helps a little, while backrubs and snacks from his mother help a little more. Big Frog offers to hold his friend's wing and dive in together, but our little duck knows that some challenges need to be faced alone. Even when they are very scary!
If You Were a Dog
By Swenson, Jamie
If you could be any kind of animal, what would you be? Would you be a dog that goes ARRRROOOOOOO? Or maybe you would be a sharp-toothed dinosaur that can CHOMP, STOMP, ROAR! Perhaps you might want to be a hopping frog that goes BOING, BOING, RIBBET! But maybe you would want to be the best kind of animal of all: a child! With joyful, impressionistic illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Chris Raschka and spare, rhythmic text from author Jamie A. Swenson that invites playful interaction, If You Were a Dog is the perfect read-aloud for your favorite little animal.
Racing Colors!
By House, Random
The awesome trucks from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines introduce basic colors in this sturdy board book that's perfect for boys ages 0 to 3.
Baby Shine
By Meredith, Samantha
Children will delight in discovering the shiny objects on each page of this early board book. The bright, shaped pages are easy for little hands to turn featuring high-contrast illustrations of familiar objects, with extra sparkle on every page.
Homesick Penguin
By Bowser, Ken
Penguin likes to visit his friend Duck. But he begins to miss some of the things at home. How can Duck cheer up his homesick friend? Concept EmpathyCaring for others. Book features Big Words and Big Questions original illustrations.,
The 12 Days of Preschool
By Lettice, Jenna
Count the first twelve days of preschool with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" - perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's "The Night Before . . ." series! Includes stickers for a great school-time reward.Celebrate the first 12 days of preschool! On the first day of preschool, all the kids learn how to share ONE fuzzy teddy bear. On the second day, the kids share TWO toy trains. The third day? THREE tricycles! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of preschool are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Preschoolers and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It's a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters and to reinforce the idea of sharing by talking about what to expect once preschool is underway.
Dinosaur vs. Santa
By Shea, Bob
Dinosaur is getting ready for Santa! He tackles many challenges--decorating, making presents for Mom and Dad, trying not to be naughty--and defeats each one with his trademark ROAR! But on Christmas Eve, when he hears some rustling downstairs, he cant resist a peek. Will our feisty red friend meet his match in the man in the red suit? Complete with sparkly silver foil on the front cover, this funny and sweet book is a must-have for the holiday season. Praise for Dinosaur vs. SantaDinosaurs unbridled energy is as infectious as ever. -Publishers Weekly Energetic, retro mixed-media illustrations depict Dinosaur in a series of fabulous Christmas sweaters, smothering the bottom third of the tree in ornaments and lights, and roaring his way through the best Christmas ever.
How Does Baby Feel?
By Katz, Karen
Baby feels happy, sleepy, hungry, and more in this delightful Karen Katz lift-the-flap board book!Baby wants milk and and crackers. How does Baby feel?Hungry! There are so many feelings that Baby can have! Little ones can lift the flaps to find Baby experiencing a range of emotions. This gem from Karen Katz is sure to become a favorite among children and parents!
Hannah Is a Big Sister
By Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
In Barron's top-selling The Potty Book for Girls, renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Hannah as she graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Hannah; she's getting a new brother or sister!Having a new baby in the house brings about a range of emotions in an older sibling, from excitement to joy to jealousy. In Hannah is a Big Sister, Capucilli and Stott employ straightforward text and eye-catching illustration to explore all of these feelings through a child's eyes. Starting on the big day when the baby arrives home from the hospital, Hannah will hold the tiny new bundle, count fingers and toes, try to figure out why the baby is crying, help with diapers and bath time, and anticipate teaching her new sibling all sorts of things--like using the potty when the time comes.
Mr. King's Castle
By Cote, Genevieve
Mr. King wants to build himself a BIG castle. So he uses the closest available material to make the blocks he needs -- the land around his house that just happens to be home to his forest friends. When Mr. Kings friends make him see what hes done, he realizes hes made a BIG mistake. Can he be king of his castle and a good friend, too? Young readers will delight in this second adventure of the shortsighted but well-meaning Mr. King.,
Country Music Hoedown!
By Finch, Avis
Get ready to two-step with the band in this country music-themed board book!Hey, y'all! Do you have a hankerin' for some country music? Come on! But wait . . . where's my band? Oh, hello there, bass. Strum-a-thum-thum! Strum-a-thum-thum! Country music fans and fans of all music will love this unique board book! Awesome animals illustrated in Captain Kris's fabulous graffiti-style art introduce kids to various country music instruments and their sounds. A duck plays the cymbals, a frog strums on the mandolin, a pony blows on the harmonica, and more! The animals are decked out in country-music gear and performing in a Grand Ole Opry type venue, making this an amusing visual treat!