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Everybunny Dance!

Ellie Sandall - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover

Bunnies dance, play, sing, and make a new friend in this delightful picture book from the author of Follow Me!, which School Library Journal called "a winsome selection suitable for storytime."Nobody is watching. Now's the perfect chance. Ready...
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The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles

Michelle Cuevas - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A message in a bottle holds the promise of surprise and wonder, as told in this enthralling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, who lives alone atop a hill, has a job of the utmost importance. It is his task to open any bottles found at sea and make...
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Carnival Capers

Eric Esquivel - Scholastic US
Format: Print book

It's summer in Gotham City, and Batman treats Robin, Beast Boy, and Starfire (the Teen Titans) to a day at the new Gotham City Carnival in return for their excellent grades. Little do they know that the carnival is a trap set by The Joker and his friends! It's up to Aquaman, Batman,...
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Return.

Aaron Becker - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

Welcome the much-anticipated finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker's wordless trilogy - a spectacular, emotionally satisfying story that brings its adventurer home.Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure....
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The Black and White Factory

Eric Telchin - Little Bee Books
Format: Print book

Introducing The Black and White Factory, an interactive and entertaining picture book in the vein of Herv Tullet's Press Here and Mix It Up!Welcome to the Black and White Factory! Penguin, zebra, and panda will take you on a top-secret tour to see some black and white...
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Brachiosaurus and Other Big Long-Necked Dinosaurs: The Need-to-Know Facts

Rebecca Rissman - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus looked down on the earth from above the treetops. These mighty plant eaters had long tails, necks, and bodies. Bold images, colorful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these giants walked the earth. This book supports common...
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A Moon of My Own

Jennifer Rustgi - Dawn Publications
Format: Print book

An imaginative young girl travels the world with her faithful companion, the moon. In her enchanted adventure she visits all seven continents while the moon goes through its cycle of phases as portrayed in silhouetted art. "Explore More" sections for kids and adults offer information...
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Here To There and Me To You

Cheryl Keely - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that...
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Tek: The Modern Cave Boy

Patrick McDonnell - Little
Format: Print book

Is it a book...or an electronic tablet? From bestselling author and Caldecott honoree Patrick McDonnell comes a timely tale in a tablet-shaped package that's perfect for today's legions of device-obsessed, digital-savvy children.Here is a hilarious (and heartfelt) reminder of how technology...
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Thoroughbred Horses

GRACE HANSEN - ABDO KIDS
Format: Print book

This title will focus on the unique history of the American Paint Horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Thoroughbreds are one of the fastest and biggest winners in horse racing. They are still mostly known for racing, but also excel in polo and jumping. Big full-bleed photographs,...
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Jabari Jumps

GAIA CORNWALL - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared...
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Boxes for Max: The Sound of X

Marv Alinas - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Simple text and repetition of the letter 'x' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Chipmunks

Mari C Schuh - Jump!
Format: Print book

In Chipmunks, beginning readers follow a chipmunk as it gathers food in preparation for winter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this furry woodland animal.
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Basketball Time!

Brendan Flynn - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of basketball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Runny Babbit Returns

SHEL SILVERSTEIN - HarperCollins
Format: Library Binding

Runny Babbit, the lovable star of Shel Silverstein's New York Times bestselling poetry book, is back. Runny Babbit Returns, a collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.This...
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The Riddle of the Robin

Valerie Tripp - Amer Girl
Format: Print book

A robin has moved into the garden, and the WellieWishers couldn't be more excited! As they care for the robin, they learn new things about what birds like to do and eat. But one day, the robin disappears! Will the girls be able to find the robin and his secret? Animal-lover Willa is on the case!This...
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Shakira:: International Music Star

Sarah Tieck - Big Buddy Books
Format: Hardcover

32 pages : color illustrations, map; 20 x 24 cm.
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Skunks

Mari C Schuh - Jump!
Format: Print book

"Through vibrant photographs and carefully leveled text emergent readers follow a skunk as it hunts for food, defends itself from predators, and rests in its burrow. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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Chipmunks

Lindsy O'Brien - Creative Education
Format: Print book

A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of chipmunks, including how pups develop, their plant-based diet, threats from predators, and the burrowed habitats of these backyard animals.
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Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies

Carmen Oliver - ‎Capstone Pr Inc; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

All the students in the class are assigned reading buddies, except for Adelaide. She already has one, a bear! And Adelaide is quite persuasive as she explains to her language arts teacher, Mrs. Fitz-Pea, and the reader, that bears really do make the best reading buddies: they sniff...
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Thunder Boy Jr.

Sherman Alexie - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Thunder Boy Jr. is named after his dad, but he wants a name that's all his own. Just because people call his dad Big Thunder doesn't mean he wants to be Little Thunder. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done, like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full...
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The Forever Garden

Laurel Snyder - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Library Binding

Perfect for fans of the Caldecott Honor Book The Gardener by Sarah Stewart and David Small, here's a heartwarming spring picture book about gardening and friendship. Every day, Honey tends her garden, thinning the lettuces, pulling up beets, and even singing to the kale. (Honey says...
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Lebron James

Ryan Nagelhout - Gareth Stevens Pub.
Format: Print book

LeBron James joined the NBA out of high school and was immediately one of the most exciting players in basketball. His fascinating career has been full of titles and individual awards, from the NBAs most valuable player to Olympic gold medals and even NBA titles. This superstars career...
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5 Wild Creature Adventures!

Chris Kratt - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Five Wild Kratts Step into Reading leveled readers in one book!PBS's hit animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining...
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Noisy Night

Mac Barnett - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

It's a noisy night in this city building! The residents of each floor can hear their neighbors above them, and are wondering what's going on above their heads. Climb floor by floor and page by page to find out whose singing, dancing, cheering, and cooing are keeping a grumpy old man awake.With...
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Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police...
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Desert Biome

Grace Hansen - Abdo Kids
Format: Print book

Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Daniel Finds a Poem

Micha Archer - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Print book

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder - reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats - illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp...
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The Rainstorm Brainstorm

VALERIE TRIPP - AMER GIRL
Format: Print book

It's Aunt Miranda's birthday! The WellieWishers want to give her something special, but they can't agree on what it should be. Then Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile. What looks like a bunch of old, dirty, broken things to the other girls looks like cool fun stuff with lots...
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Long-Haired Cat Breeds

Christina Mia Gardeski - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

What do Main Coones, Ragdolls, and Persians have in common? They're all long-haired cats! Find out other similarities and even more differences in this fun and easy read.
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When Spring Comes

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Watch the world transform when spring comes! In a starred review, School Library Journal called this delightful picture book "A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners."In this beautiful book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin...
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No More Bows

Samantha Cotterill - Harper
Format: Print book

Milly loves her dog Hugo. And she LOVES dressing up Hugo in bows.Hugo loves Milly, but Hugo does NOT like wearing bows. Not frilly ones or sparkly ones or bows with jewels.Finally, Hugo can't take it anymore and he runs away! But life is lonely without Milly. He starts to think that maybe...
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Billions of Bricks

Kurt Cyrus - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple...
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Cat care

Christina Mia Gardeski - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Owning a pet isn't just about how much you love them. You have to take care of them, too. Find out how to give your cat a long and healthy life through diet, exercise, and more
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April Fools' Day: What a Joke!

Theodore Jones - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

April Fools! For anyone whos even been the victim of an April Fools Day joke or whos planning to pull the best prank yet, this fun book takes them inside the possible origins of an amusing holiday. Similar holidays have been practiced for centuries by several cultures, including the ancient...
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Duck, Duck, Dinosaur

Kallie George - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Three eggs in a nest begin to wiggle and wobble, until CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! It's a duck . . . duck . . . DINOSAUR! Meet Feather, Flap, and Spike. They're three unlikely siblings who each want to stand out. But together, they make the biggest splash! Perfect for families of all kinds, this...
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Pizza-pie Snowman

Valeri Gorbachev - Holiday House
Format: Print book

This funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and endearing characters. One snowy day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel...
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Flip & Fin: Super Sharks to the Rescue!

Timothy Gill - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book

Flip and Fin, the irrepressible sand shark twins, want to save the day just like their favorite TV superheroes. So off to the beach they go, for a bright, funny adventure that will tickle fans of Finding Nemo and SpongeBob SquarePants. Faster than a sailfish Tougher than a clamshell Inspired...
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Tyrannosaurus Rex and Its Relatives: The Need-to-Know Facts

Megan Cooley Peterson - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives were fearsome meat eaters and deadly predators. Their strong teeth and jaws could crush bone. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these mighty carnivores walked the earth.
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Are We There Yet?

Dan Santat - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime!"Are we there yet?" Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride--and after reading this astonishingly inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!) , you'll...
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Life

Cynthia Rylant - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life.Life begins small, then grows ... There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world's animals - including elephants, monkeys, whales,...
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American Girl: Ultimate Visual Guide

Erin Falligant - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

American Girl Ultimate Visual Guide will be a treasured addition to every American Girl fan's bookshelf. With gorgeous images of every BeForever and Girl of the Year doll, an expanded section on the TrulyMe dolls, a detailed timeline of the company, and tons of exclusive behind-the-scenes...
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Monster Trucks

Anika Denise - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

"Monster-truck fans won't want to miss this Halloween showdown." - Kirkus"Full-throttle Halloween fun." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Readers will delight in this lively read-aloud story with a clever and surprising...
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Blue Jays

Lisa J Amstutz - Keystone Press, 2016.
Format: Print book

Who s that singing in the backyard? It s a blue jay! Find out where blue jays live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs."
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Living in . . . South Africa

Chloe Perkins - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book

Discover what it's like to grow up in South Africa with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!Dumela! My name is David, and I'm a kid just like you living in South Africa. South Africa is a country...
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Anna & Elsa #8: Return to the Ice Palace

Erica David - Random House
Format: Print book

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 10.From the Hardcover edition.
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Baseball Time!

Brendan Flynn - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of baseball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

Debbie Levy - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - in the first picture book about her life - as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable!Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against...
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra

Marc Tyler Nobleman - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary...
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Bernese Mountain Dogs (Big Dogs)

Allan Morey - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

What kind of dog is that? Its a Bernese Mountain dog! Learn about this breeds history, abilities, and what it takes to give these big dogs a good home.
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American Paint Horses

GRACE HANSEN - ABDO KIDS
Format: Print book

This title will focus on the unique history of the American Paint Horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. While they are natural herders, their good nature and trainability make them able to do just about anything. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts...
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Social Lives of Meerkats

Rachel Wilson - Rourke Educational Media
Format: Print book

A look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of meerkats. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Phil Pickle

Kenny Herzog - Peter Pauper Press
Format: Print book

Phil Pickle lived in a pickle jar and was meant to share the same fate as all the other pickles he lived with -- next to a burger and fries on a plate. But Phil Pickle is like no other pickle you've ever seen: He's got big dreams and big-time aspirations of becoming an actor! Will...
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Oranges

Cecelia H Brannon - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding

Oranges are a common sight in lunchrooms around the world. But oranges are more than just a great source of vitamin C. Through simple text and bright photos, young readers will learn about how oranges grow and the different ways theyre used, helping readers grasp some basic concepts of agriculture....
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Little i

MICHAEL HALL - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

A charming, suspenseful, and wholly original picture book about the adventure of growing up, from the acclaimed and bestselling creator of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wonderfall.When Little i's dot falls off, rolls down a hill, over a cliff, and into the sea, Little i sets out on a journey...
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Taylor Swift

Katie Lajiness - ABDO Publishing Company
Format:  Print book : Biography : Juvenile audience : English

Meet pop star Taylor Swift! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Swifts childhood in Pennsylvania, her familys move to Nashville, Tennessee and her start in country music with albums Taylor Swift and Fearless to her expansion into pop with Speak Now, Red, and 1989. Swifts many...
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Mourning Doves

Lisa J Amstutz - Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, 2016.
Format: Print book

Who s that singing in the backyard? It s a mourning dove! Find out where mourning doves live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs."
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Plants in Disguise

Debi Schmid - Mountain Press Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

When you wander a woodland forest, skip through a sunlit meadow, or ramble down a dusty path, you might see a furry tail, a bristly beard, or a fuzzy toe. Did you catch a glimpse of an animal? Or was it a plant in disguise? These wild plants aren t wearing masks or funny noses, but each...
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Bake Babushka!

Cline Dupont - Berbay Pub
Format: Print book

A wonderful and lively picture book filled with humor, good fun, and beautiful artwork Bake Babushka! is a wonderful and vibrant book about two dolls that are very much in love. Calamity ensues when Ivan is sent out by his wife to find cherries for his own birthday cake. At the back of the book...
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Horses

Quinn A. Arnold - Creative Education
Format: Print book

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies,...
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Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story

Mariam Gates - Sounds True
Format: Print book

Calm and awake, "I can do this!"is all I need to say.A deep breath in, a long breath out - I am ready for the day!This "wake up" story is so much more than a story. It's a practice for kids and parents to greet the morning with joy and embark on their daily adventures...
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Left: The Sound of L

Alice K Flanagan - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Simple text and repetition of the letter 'l' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Star Wars ABC-3PO: Alphabet Book

Jason P Wojtowicz - Disney Lucasfilm Press
Format: Hardcover

Experience the ABC's like never before
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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

F Isabel Campoy - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation - and how even...
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Magical Mermaids!

Random House. - Random House
Format: Print book

Leah's day at the petting zoo becomes a magical adventure when Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine lend a hand. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this deluxe Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes...
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How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Adam Wallace - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Hardcover

Is this the year you'll be able to catch the Easter bunny in action? Start an Easter tradition with this fun and funny children's book, from the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Catch a Leprechaun! "I've been working long and hardwith all my peeps and crew.We've...
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Henry & Leo

Pamela Zagarenski - Hmh Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Leo isn't just a stuffed toy, he is Henry's best friend and brother. He is as real as a tree, a cloud, the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry's family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home. With beautiful...
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Space Shark!

Hollis James - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Join the Turtles as they battle bad guys - in space! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this action-packed Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound...
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Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Library Binding

Pete makes the best cupcakes!Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story and help him and his friends find the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a cupcake party, and Pete can't wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes...
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The Book of Mistakes

Corinna Luyken - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspirationOne eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent...
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Pikachu in Love

TRACY WEST - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book

* A brand-new reissue of one of Scholastic's Pokemon bestsellers! *Uh-oh! Jessie and James drank Shuckle juice. The juice makes Pokemon fall in love with them! Can Ash find a cure? Or will Pikachu love Team Rocket... forever?
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Monster Trucks on the Go

Kerry Dinmont - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the incredible machines known as monster trucks. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Gasp of the Ghoulish Guinea Pig #7

Sam Hay - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Joe's latest visitor needs help fast - to save his litter mates from the ghoulish grave! Flash, a guinea pig, needs Joe to guard his family from an escaped snake! Will the Protector of Undead Pets prevail, or will Flash have company for his final crossing?
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Digging for Dinos: A Branches Book

Jessica Young - Branches/Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Format: Print book

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Christopher Paul Curtis

Chris Bowman - Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding

"Leveled text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Christopher Paul Curtis. Developed by literacy experts for students in second through fifth grade"--
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I Don't Draw, I Color!

Adam Lehrhaupt - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: eBook

Adam Lehrhaupt tells a tale of the power of color in this exploration of creativity that is sure to inspire readers and budding artists!Isn't it fun to color? Every color has a feeling, just like we do. Yellow makes us feel happy. Dark blue can make us feel sad. Red can seem angry....
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The Poets Dog

Patricia MacLachlan - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help one another survive loss and recapture love.3 starred reviews. "Just what I needed," raves Brightly. "Its a heart-warming story of loss and love that...
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[1499801033] [9781499801033] Freedom in Congo Square (Charlotte Zolotow Award)- Hardcover

Carole Boston Weatherford - Dreamscape Media
Format: Audiobook

Winner of a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator HonorA Kirkus...
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Monster Trucks on the Go

Kerry Dinmont - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the incredible machines known as monster trucks. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Bowman - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Leveled text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Chris Van Allsburg. Developed by literacy experts for students in second through fifth grade"--
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Living in . . . South Africa

Chloe Perkins - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book

Discover what it's like to grow up in South Africa with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!Dumela! My name is David, and I'm a kid just like you living in South Africa. South Africa is a country...
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Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling, crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police...
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Big Truck's Road Adventure

Amelia Marshall - Windmill Books
Format: Print book

Roads are busy places, especially with characters like Big Truck exploring them. In this charming fiction title, readers meet Big Truck and the machines he calls his friends, including tankers, dump trucks, log trucks, garbage trucks, and more. Readers will delight in this titles fantastic,...
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Duck on a Tractor

David Shannon - The Blue Sky Press
Format: Print book

David Shannon's wildly popular, award-winning Duck on a Bike left children begging him to tell them another story about Duck after seeing him pictured alongside a shiny red tractor. Now Duck is back and turning the farm upside down! Flushed with the success of his trailblazing bike...
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Spot, the Cat

Henry Cole - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Simple and stunning images tell the story of a cat named Spot as he weaves his way in and out of a city in this wordless picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole.Through this gorgeous visual narrative, Henry Cole shows us a day in the life of a cat named Spot. Spot...
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The Big Adventure of a Little Line

Serge Bloch - Thames & Hudson
Format: Print book

A whimsical new book from the renowned illustrator Serge Bloch A small boy taking a walk picks up a little line he finds lying on the sidewalk. Putting it in his pocket, he forgets about it entirely. But the little line has other ideas . . . Enter the magical, creative world of the renowned...
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There's a Giraffe in My Soup

Ross Burach - Harper
Format: Print book

Named one of the 10 Best Children's Books of 2016 by Parents Magazine!What if you found a giraffe in your soup, an alligator in your entre, an elephant on the table, or even an ostrich in your dishIn this debut picture book from author-illustrator Ross Burach, an assortment of hairy, scary...
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President Donald Trump

Nick Robison - Capstone Press
Format: Paperback

Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. Learn about his childhood, his life as a businessman and reality TV star, and the historic 2016 election.
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Disney Princess Beginnings: Ariel Makes Waves

RH DISNEY. - RH/Disney
Format: Paperback

An all-new chapter book series featuring stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!

Disney Princess Ariel and two of her sisters are swept out to sea by an enormous wave in this all-new story! Lost and with no clue how to get home, the young girls encounter many new things....

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Fly Guy Presents: The White House

Tedd Arnold - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the White House. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly, full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about the presidents and their famous house. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd...
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Dogosaurus rex

Anna Staniszewski - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Ben can't wait to adopt the best dog in the world. On a trip to the shelter, he sees dogs of all kinds, but none of them are quite right. Then he finds Sadie. Sadie is big--really big. She says roar instead of woof and she doesn't fit inside the house, but Ben knows she's the best dog in the world....
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Movie Night Magic!

Mary Tillworth - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Join Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine as they help Leah make movie magic! Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound...
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Kenard Pak - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower...
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Raccoons

Kate Riggs - Creative Education
Format: Print book

From curly-horned bighorns to long-legged storks, and from fast-flying falcons to ring-tailed raccoons, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish,...
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American Crows

Lisa J Amstutz - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Whos that squawking in the backyard? Its an American crow! Find out where American crows live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies

Carmen Oliver - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Print book

All the students in the class are assigned reading buddies, except for Adelaide. She already has one a bear! And Adelaide is quite persuasive as she explains to her language arts teacher, Mrs. Fitz-Pea, and the reader, that bears really do make the best reading buddies: they sniff out good...
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Food Around the World

Charles Murphy - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

Tamales, falafel, moussaka, Peking duck . . . hungry yet? These culinary treasures are traditional dishes in various countries, though they have gained popularity in other regions as well. Readers will be ravenous to find out more about these delicacies and ones less familiar. Theyll discover...
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The Bee Book

Emma Tennant - Dk Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

The Bee Book shows you step-by-step how to create a bee-friendly garden, get started in beekeeping, and harness the power of honey for well-being.Fully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, this beautiful guide covers everything you need to know to start your own backyard...
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Before Morning

Joyce Sidman - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

There are planes to fly and buses to catch, but a child uses the power of words, in the form of an invocation, to persuade fate to bring her family a snow day - a day slow and unhurried enough to spend at home together. In a spare text that reads as pure song and illustrations...
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Stegosaurus and Other Plated Dinosaurs: The Need-to-Know Facts

Kathryn Clay - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Dinosaurs like Stegosaurus had stiff plates on their bodies. Some used their plates to heat themselves up or cool themselve off. Others had plates to scare off predators. Bold images, colorful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these scaly herbivores walked the earth.
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